The shipyard is among the ‘readiness-centric facilities’ listed in the updated directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Auburn couple finds support in Jay to open nature-based learning center
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center, a nature-based education program for children, is hosting an open house Sunday to introduce families to their programs and facilities..
Hiring freezes, Trump’s plan for shipbuilding office send mixed signals to shipbuilders
Lawmakers representing districts with some of the nation’s largest naval shipyards are concerned the recent hiring freezes send mixed messages with the president’s recent commitment to “Make Shipbuilding Great Again.”
40 condo units to be built near Black Mountain in Rumford
Plans for Black Mountain Condo Village call for 20 buildings, each housing two units, with a selection of one-, two- and four-bedroom units.
Auburn’s Health Affiliates Maine hires new medical director
Lisa Pomerleau will provide consultation to affiliates, facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, and introduce new support initiatives for psychiatric providers.
Waterville center names new head coach for Mid-Maine Dolphins swim team
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center has hired Matt Reed as head coach for its Mid-Maine Dolphins Swim Team. Reed brings over a decade of coaching experience at the YMCA, USA Swimming, and high school levels. With a background in program development, he has grown teams and guided athletes to new levels of […]
Lewiston medical center receives $10K donation from cPort Credit Union
cPort Credit Union is preparing to open its doors this fall at its Lewiston location on Main Street, directly across the street from CMMC.
Maine doles out last of $60M storm recovery fund to 40 businesses
It brings the total to 217 businesses, nonprofits and working waterfronts awarded funding after a series of storms in late 2023 and early 2024 decimated the coast and inland communities.
Viral Dubai fruit cup craze slams Marvelous Macarons every Saturday
Lines form early at Sabattus bakery for macarons, fruit cups and yum!
Long-term road project will detour traffic at Veterans Bridge and I-295
The project will add southbound access to I-295 at Exit 4 in an effort to relieve traffic congestion on Broadway and increase highway efficiency.