Pitching has plunged major league batting averages into their worst funk in generations.
September 2024
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, Politics, Religion & Values
Jews and Catholics warn against Trump’s latest loyalty test for religious voters
His declaration that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses in November incenses some religious leaders.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston’s Geiger company receives workplace award
LEWISTON — Geiger, a promotional product distributor, has been recognized by the Wellness Council of America with the WELCOA Silver Well Workplace Award for its commitment to employee health and well-being. Key elements of Geiger’s success include active employee engagement in wellness programs, strong leadership support for a culture of well-being, and contributions from specialized […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston to consider setting earlier curfew for juveniles
City ordinance violations come with a civil summons issued to the juvenile’s parent or guardian, and a fine is imposed.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Canton officials assess finances for restoration of historical records, setting tax rate
Town treasurer reports on plans to meet with auditors Monday for budget report.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
State Farm donates $5K to Auburn’s Good Shepherd Food Bank
State Farm associates recently presented the Auburn-based Good Shepherd Food Bank with a $5,000 check to support hunger relief efforts. The associates spent an afternoon at Good Shepherd Food Bank’s warehouse in Hampden, where they packaged 326 boxes of donated food for older Mainers. Good Shepherd is the largest hunger-relief organization in Maine, serving over […]
Posted inNation / World
Alabama inmate Alan Eugene Miller executed, second to die by nitrogen gas
Critics have said dying by nitrogen hypoxia is akin to being tortured to death.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Geiger VP receives ‘Rising Star’ award
David Geiger, vice president and general counsel at Geiger, has been named a 2024 Rising Star by the Promotional Products Association International.
Posted inNation / World
Venezuelans crossing the Darien Gap say they lost hope after July’s election
President Nicolás Maduro was declared winner despite vote tallies released by the opposition showing that his competitor won by a landslide.
Posted inNation / World
Families of 43 missing students in Mexico are still demanding justice 10 years later
The anniversary falls just 4 days before the departure of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, whose election in 2018 generated hope among the families.