The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market, which has shown clear signs of slowing.
September 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Monica Wood takes ‘How to Read a Book’ on a tour of small-town Maine
After a delay in the novel’s release, the Portland author was looking for a way to reinvigorate her excitement about it. She’s been finding it in little libraries throughout the state.
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Scholarships recognize emerging college leaders
Local students are from South Paris, Pittston and Harrison.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
JD Souther, who penned ‘Heartache Tonight’ and other Eagles hits, dies at 78
The prolific songwriter and musician was ‘a principal architect of the Southern California sound and a major influence on a generation of songwriters.’
Posted inPolitics
Bernie Sanders preparing resolutions to block $20 billion in U.S. arms sales to Israel
While it’s doubtful the Senate would pass the measures, the move is designed to send a message to the Netanyahu regime that its war effort is eroding longtime bipartisan support for Israel.
Posted inNation / World, News
Lebanon rocked by second wave of exploding devices as Israel declares a ‘new phase’ of war
Lebanon’s health ministry says one person was killed and over 100 were wounded by exploding electronic devices.
Posted inNation / World
Justice Department sues over Baltimore bridge collapse, seeks $100 million in costs
The lawsuit filed alleges that the electrical and mechanical systems on the cargo ship that caused the collapse were improperly maintained.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
UMaine Augusta to host Cyber Range Open House Sept. 18
AUGUSTA — A Cyber Range Open House is set for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the University of Maine at Augusta Cyber Lab in the Randal Student Center, Room 246, 46 University Drive. The open house will also be available in real time via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Attendees can […]
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Explore Maine’s aquaculture industry with new virtual field trips from 4-H
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is launching of virtual field trips, a way for youth learners to explore Maine’s aquaculture industry. These immersive online experiences bring aquaculture to life, offering participants the chance to step inside cutting-edge facilities and learn directly from industry experts. Through the power of virtual reality and accessible browser-based tools, […]
Posted inMaine, News
Toxic foam risks persist at other ‘deficient’ Brunswick airport hangars
Inspection reports from 14 months ago show unaddressed deficiencies in 2 sprinkler systems that still use aqueous film-forming foam that contains forever chemicals.