LEWISTON — The Walmart Distribution Center is looking to hire 50 truck drivers as soon as possible, part of a national push to employ hundreds more in advance of the holidays, according to a spokeswoman. Michelle Malashock said Wednesday the average age of a Walmart truck driver is 55. Retirements, strong sales and a tight job […]
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Susan Collins responds to vulgar messages about Kavanaugh vote
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins on Wednesday blasted individuals who left vulgar and insulting messages with her office staff while urging her to vote against controversial Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Progressive groups have been ramping up the pressure on Collins to vote “no,” arguing that Kavanaugh will likely be the deciding vote to overturn the […]
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Boys' soccer: Monmouth hands Oak Hill first loss of season
Oak Hill’s Colby Leighton (22) fights for possession of the ball between Monmouth’s Cody Michaud, left, and Hayden Fletcher during the Mustangs’ win in Wales on Wednesday. (Wil Kramlich/Sun Journal)Monmouth goalie Connor Davies leaps above a crowd to make a save during the Mustangs’ win over Oak Hill in Wales on Wednesday. (Wil Kramlich/Sun Journal) […]
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Field Hockey: Agri backstops Winthrop to shutout over Mountain Valley
WINTHROP — Aiva Agri came up big when her team needed her. Winthrop’s senior goaltender made eight saves for a 1-0 shutout over Mountain Valley in a MVC field hockey clash. The Ramblers improved to 6-0 while the Falcons dropped their second straight game and fell to 4-2. She made six of her saves in […]
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University of Maine System hopes to meet nursing shortage
AUGUSTA — The state’s university system has a plan to fill Maine’s nursing shortage, including expanding opportunities in Rumford. Leaders of the University of Maine System on Wednesday announced an ambitious five-year initiative to meet the growing need for nurses across the state, a plan that would expand nursing programs to rural areas, help the […]
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Oxford Hills SCORE offers free workshops
NORWAY — SCORE Oxford Hills will hold a free, small business roundtable series this fall for those who have challenges, goals and questions for their small business. The first workshop is The Business Plan, offered from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Town Office, 19 Danforth St. A business plan is the […]
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Free disposal of unusable pesticides available
AUGUSTA — State health officials are urging residents to sign up for free disposal of unusable pesticides at locations throughout the state. The Obsolete Pesticide Collection program is aimed at family-owned farms, greenhouse owners, other business owners and even homeowners with unusable pesticides. Unusable pesticides, such as weed killers and bug killers, can be dangerous […]
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UMF gains high national rankings
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington announces that it has been ranked number nine out of the top 150 baccalaureate colleges in the U.S. by Washington Monthly for 2018. UMF is the only Maine college in the top 10 of this category and is noted for excellence in service, social mobility and research. […]
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$5 heroes: Local Subways to keep discounting foot-longs
LEWISTON — Angry? Hurt? Starving for a Subway foot-long and just devastated by the news that the $5 promotion is no longer available? Take it easy, my hungry friend. At least in the local area, a ‘hero’ has emerged to save the beloved $5 foot-long sandwich. Two heroes, actually. David Grendell and Kim Wettlaufer, owners of […]
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King says he will vote against Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination
U.S. Sen. Angus King said Wednesday that he will vote against confirming U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. King, an independent from Maine, said in a statement that his decision followed careful deliberation and a thorough review of Kavanaugh’s record, or at least what was made available to him. The statement said the senator also […]