Adidas has already handed over 10 million euros to the groups and expected to give an additional 100 million euros, with further donations possible depending on how future sales go, their Chief Financial Officer said.
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Hot and wet weather not expected to dampen blueberry yields
Maine’s wild blueberry growers expect a good season despite early season challenges.
Credit downgrade shocks Biden aides, as more debt fights loom
Many experts say long-term federal debt – now more than $31 trillion – looms as a threat to U.S. fiscal health.
Mechanic Falls council signs sale agreement for former medical building
MECHANIC FALLS — Following an executive session Monday night, the Mechanic Falls Town Council endorsed the third purchase and sale agreement for the former Central Maine Medical building at 22 Pleasant St. The interested buyer named on the agreement is 33 Pleasant Street LLC and its mailing address is 33 Pleasant St. in Mechanic Falls, […]
Teen baker opens lunch cafe at McLaughlin Garden in Paris
PARIS — One of the youngest principals of Valley View Orchard Pies in Oxford is on her way to running the family business, selling her homemade lunches this summer at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead on Main Street. Angelena Dunham, 17, began working at the family business when she was 14. She entered the culinary arts […]
Flooding forces temporary closure of Community Credit Union on Pine Street
Additions and Subtractions salon relocates in Lewiston; New Dollar General store permitted off Lisbon Street; John F. Murphy Homes constructing new facility on Hotel Road.
UMaine System ready to recognize union for graduate student workers
An agreement in the works means the union and University of Maine System administrators can forgo government intervention.
Bath Iron Works awarded contract for 3 Navy destroyers
The shipyard is expected to finish building the Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers between 2023 and 2026.
Androscoggin County prosecutor receives national traffic safety award
The National Association of Prosecutor Coordinators has selected Patricia Mador, assistant district attorney for the Androscoggin County District Attorney’s Office, as the recipient of its 2023 National Traffic Safety Prosecutor of the Year Award. NAPC, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, presents this annual award to an outstanding prosecutor who has worked […]
Bridgton Hospital director receives medical certification
BRIDGTON — Amy Dugas, director of primary care and specialty services at Bridgton Hospital, has earned the designation of certified medical practice executive by the American College of Medical Practice Executives. After meeting the requirements to become board eligible, Dugas prepared for and completed two proctored exams, and completed 50 hours of continuing education. In […]