Some Brunswick homeowners’ property tax bills are set to double after a townwide reassessment.
2023
Posted inBusiness
Everyone wants to work at UPS after union scores $170,000 driver pay
However, to become a driver, an employee first has to work as a package loader – a position which pays less and is mostly part time.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
UNE professor to lead national gerontology group
Marilyn Gugliucci heads the geriatrics education and research program at the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Two upcoming races to benefit local causes
The 13th Annual St. Maximilian Kolbe 5k Road Race and Kids Fun Run in Scarborough will benefit the South Portland Food Cupboard. The Autumn N’ Ales 5K/10K/Half Marathon Road Race will benefit the Scarborough Land Trust, Project GRACE, and the Holy Cross School.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
More teen workers in Maine are getting hurt on the job
Maine’s Department of Labor says Maine’s tight labor market is pushing more businesses to hire teens, partly accounting for an increase in workplace violations that have included injuries.
Posted inTimes Record
En garde! New fencing school coming to Topsham
Veteran fencer Cara Taggersell of Bowdoinham is opening the Midcoast’s first fencing academy at the Topsham Fair Mall on Sept. 6.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Red Cross scheduled blood drives in area this month
The American Red Cross, which reports a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations so far this summer, will hold blood drives in Gorham, Westbrook and Buxton this month. The drives are scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Road, Gorham; noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 25 at […]
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Jared Golden helps lead Blue Dog Democrats looking to stage comeback for moderates
He is 1 of 3 young leaders hoping they can recruit more like-minded candidates, reestablish the power of the group and challenge the idea that Democrats’ fundamental values can attract only a particular set of voters.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook grad to hold ‘Laughs for Liftoff’ fundraiser
Westbrook High School graduate Abdullah Khuder will host a “Laughs for Liftoff” comedy fundraiser next month to raise money to support his education and goal of becoming an airline pilot. Local comedians will perform at the 18+ event beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Stockhouse Restaurant and Sports Pup, 506 Main St., Westbrook. Laughs […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Key players coming back for Red Sox, but is it too late?
Trevor Story, Chris Sale, Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck are upgrades for Boston, but a recent slump may make their return irrelevant.