NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO has hired David Pollock as a senior GIS engineer in New Gloucester. Pollock has a master’s degree in surveying engineering from University of Maine. He previously worked at SGC Engineering as a project manager/senior GIS analyst. Pollock lives in Gorham.
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Salvation Army stores reopen
PORTLAND — The Salvation Army stores have reopened in Portland, Lewiston, Raymond and Brunswick. Closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they welcome shoppers with bargain-priced clothing, household items, electronics, books, toys, furniture and collectables. Revenues support the Salvation Army’s Rehabilitation Center, which offers services free of charge. The rehabilitation center has remained open throughout the […]
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Former Fox News anchor Ed Henry accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
The lawsuit also alleges that Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity, Howard Kurtz and Gianno Caldwell engaged in inappropriate and suggestive behavior.
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Jackson Lab to remove founder’s name from conference center
The Bar Harbor laboratory said founder C.C. Little’s name is being removed because of his ties to the long-condemned eugenics movement.
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Trader Joe’s removing ‘racist packaging’ after online petition
Trader Joe’s said those names were intended to be playful, but acknowledged they may have had the ‘opposite effect.’
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Bond measure approval will fuel state’s goal of expanding rural broadband
Voters approved a $15 million bond last week to push high-speed internet service into more low-density areas of Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Coronavirus and papermaking woes bring tough times to Maine’s logging industry
‘This is probably the lowest point that I’ve ever seen,’ says one logging industry veteran and association president.
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Maine Bankers Association adds local leaders to executive committee
AUGUSTA — At the 127th Annual Meeting of the Maine Bankers Association, held virtually, member banks elected several leadership positions. Locally, Timothy J. Thompson, president & CEO of Franklin Savings Bank, was elected to the executive committee for a three-year term, expiring in June 2023. Members who will continue to serve by their election in […]
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Amtrak on track to start more Downeaster round trips to Boston
Starting Monday, the passenger rail service will increase runs from one round trip on weekdays only to four round trips seven days a week to and from Brunswick.
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Group providing COVID-19 grants for Somerset County businesses
Those interested in grants of up to $5,000 have until July 31 to submit applications through somersetbusinessresources.org.