With borrowing rates high and inflation still relatively elevated, consumers are expected to spend more cautiously.
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Posted inNation & World
Biden administration waives 26 federal laws to allow border wall construction in South Texas
During the Trump administration, about 450 miles of barriers were built along the southwest border between 2017 and January 2021.
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Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers
Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
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Jon Fosse, Norwegian master of spare Nordic writing, wins Nobel Prize in literature
Fosse has written some 40 plays as well as novels, short stories, children’s books, poetry and essays.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough Community Services hosting food drive for local pantry
Scarborough Community Services is hosting a food drive throughout the month of October to benefit the local food pantry. Community members can drop off nonperishable food items at the Community Services Hub at 418 Payne Road from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Items most in need include soups, stews, chili, cereal, peanut […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Small biz booths, fun for kids at Bath Autumnfest
Bath’s Autumnfest takes place Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon. Small businesses will open and set up booths for visitors, residents and families with sales and activities for all ages. Winship Green will host a fall photo booth, Head Start will offer face painting and kids activities, a balloon artist will give out […]
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Bath to celebrate annual Community Involvement Day Oct. 7
Bath will celebrate its 25th annual Community Involvement Day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at Waterfront Park. Information will be available on volunteer opportunities and nonprofits in the area. The day also honors individuals and groups that work to benefit the city of Bath and its residents, and is held the Saturday […]
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Brunswick applies for Bike Friendly Community status
The town of Brunswick is applying for Bicycle Friendly Community status with the League of American Bicyclists. Bikers in town can go to surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_Fall23 to fill out a survey to help the League and Brunswick better understand current bicycling conditions and potential improvement. The survey should take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Contact […]
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Family members sue Scarborough inn over woman’s fatal fall from cliff
The sister and daughter of the Georgia woman are seeking $1 million from the owners of the Black Point Inn on Prouts Neck.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
O’Donal’s Nursery: a blooming transition to a worker-owned cooperative in Scarborough
O’Donal’s Nursery of Scarborough has entered a fresh chapter in its long history, becoming a worker-owned cooperative. Founded in 1953 by Royce and Selma O’Donal, this family-owned business has been a cornerstone of the community for generations. Nestled on 10 acres of picturesque land in Scarborough, O’Donal’s Nursery has cultivated a reputation as a trusted […]