In Maine, the port of Portland is unlikely to be impacted by the strike, officials from the port and labor union say. Only one company, Eimskip of Reykjavík, Iceland, operates at the port of Portland and is not a party to the agreement between the union and the alliance.
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CMP dispatches line crews to help restore power in Virginia, North Carolina
The Augusta-based utility sent line workers and damage assessment teams to areas hard hit by Hurricane Helene.
Oxford County arrest log: Sept. 30, 2024
• Ali A. Abdirahim, 23, of 159 Oxford St., Portland, on a charge of criminal trespass, 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at 777 Casino Way, Oxford, by Oxford Police Department. • Christopher P. Barnaby III, 34, of 145 Curtis Hill Road, Woodstock, on charges of unlawful possession of scheduled drug, violation of condition of release […]
Car rolls backward into a Farmington storefront window
Eugene Houle, 33, of Kingfield thought he put his car in park, but it was in reverse.
Behavior issues seen earlier this year at Spruce Mountain Elementary School in Jay
Last year the first student suspended from Spruce Mountain Elementary school occurred on Oct. 2; this year seven students had been suspended by Sept. 26.
Maine police unions say proposed disciplinary rule change lacks clarity
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy’s draft rules would allow it to discipline officers for unprofessional behavior, but the unions say the changes are too broad and could be harmful to future recruiting.
Roux Institute’s new business incubator aims to take on climate change
The new ClimateTech Incubator houses 12 startups focused on the environment to help boost the state’s clean energy workforce.
Photo Album: Blue Mass honors dedication and sacrifice
Honoring the dedication and sacrifice of those who protect and serve at Lewiston’s basilica Sunday morning.
Cancer patients in rural Maine continue to struggle with long travel times to treatment
Two of the state’s most rural counties are without a single oncology practice.
Kudos: Tim Griffin named Trinity Jubilee Center’s Volunteer of the Year
Griffin, who also volunteers for Andwell Heath Partners, said volunteering is showing you care for your community with “more than words.”