Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole speech will offer the clearest clue yet about what the Federal Reserve plans to do with interest rates at its September meeting.
August 2024
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Canadian freight trains to roll again as government forces arbitration of labor dispute
The railroads have said that once the dispute enters arbitration the trains will be able to get moving again.
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2024 Kennebec Journal Readers’ Choice Awards Ceremony
This ceremony will take place at the Augusta Civic Center on Wednesday, November 13 at 5 p.m.
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Obituary – Sandra Boissonneault
Sandra Boissonneault, 71, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, artist, and talented musician, passed away peacefully on Aug. 19, with her family by her side, leaving behind a legacy of love, music, and faith. Born in Sanford and raised in Biddeford, Sandra’s life was a beautiful symphony that touched the hearts of many. Sandra’s passion for music […]
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U.S. report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit linked to lower IQ in kids
Some of the studies reviewed in the report suggested IQ was 2 to 5 points lower in children who’d had higher exposures.
Posted inNation & World
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as U.S. prods Israel, Hamas to agree on cease-fire
The hope that a deal can be completed, at least in the near term, appears to be diminishing.
Posted inTimes Record
Stories from Maine: Brunswick’s red scarf murder
It was late in the evening on Saturday, May 26, 1951, and Shirley Mae Coolen had just left her job at the Bowdoin Hotel restaurant at 115 Maine St., Brunswick. The popular waitress then walked up Maine Street toward Park Row, expecting to meet her ex-husband in front of the Pastime movie theater. It was […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Sustainable living: How to dispose of unwanted electronics
We all use cell phones, computers, telephones, e-readers, gaming systems, and other electronics. And of course these devices wear out, become obsolete, or cease to suit our needs. So what to do when upgrading to a new device or just ridding oneself of an old or broken one? Throwing it out with the trash might […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Maine Idea: Maine strikes a new stance on monuments
Sometimes, creating a national monument is a lengthy and tortuous quest. Other times, it seems just to slide right through, as if leading a charmed life. Maine was treated to milestones of both sorts last week. The visitor center for the Maine Woods and Waters National Monument was officially opened by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, […]
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Opinion: Maine educators must stay the course on AI
Generative AI is coming fast. Our public educational institutions – both primary and secondary – must be prepared
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