The judge admonishes the former president to answer the questions and stay on topic: ‘He has a lot to say that has nothing to do with the case or the questions.’
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Future of Maine’s power companies tops issues in Tuesday’s elections
Voters will be deciding eight state referendum questions and electing mayors in Portland, Biddeford, Lewiston and Auburn.
Low-interest loans available for businesses, nonprofits affected by Lewiston shooting and shutdown
Low-interest loans of up to $2 million are available to eligible businesses and nonprofits directly affected by the Lewiston mass shooting and subsequent lockdowns last month.
Skowhegan shared commercial kitchen project gets boost with federal grant
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan will use the $99,000 grant toward opening The Kitchen at 185, a shared commercial kitchen space for startups and businesses in the region.
Franklin Savings Bank welcomes new assistant vice president, mortgage loan officer
SKOWHEGAN — Franklin Savings Bank recently announced the addition of Stacy DeMerchant to the team as assistant vice president, mortgage loan officer. With 33 years in the banking industry and 15 years dedicated to lending, DeMerchant brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. After finding her niche in lending, she has […]
GrowSmart Maine expands staff with 2 new hires
AUGUSTA — GrowSmart Maine announces the addition of two new members to its team, Aqeel “AJ” Mohialdeen, outreach and communications director, and Amanda Vermillion, development and operations associate. Mohialdeen is originally from Baghdad, Iraq. In 2010, he came to the United States with a special immigrant visa due to his international development work with USAID […]
New Dimensions Federal Credit Union promotes Michael Grenier
WATERVILLE — New Dimensions Federal Credit Union has promoted Michael Grenier to executive vice president. In this new role, Grenier will oversee operations, develop growth strategies, and enact the vision set forth by the board of directors and CEO. Grenier brings nearly 20 years of credit union experience to the position, including 10 years as […]
Dirigo Labs selected to receive $150K from National Small Business Administration Catalyst Grant Competition
WATERVILLE — After successfully securing a $50,000 cash prize in May from the Small Business Development Administration Catalyst Phase I, Dirigo Labs was selected as a Phase II SBA Catalyst grantee to encourage ecosystem development throughout the state of Maine for rural and underserved entrepreneurs. In addition to the creation of partnerships with educational institutions […]
HealthReach welcomes osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine clinician
HealthReach staff in Strong, Livermore Falls and Belgrade welcome Dr. Jenna Martini to their care teams this month. Martini grew up locally, in Peru, and earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Touro University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, California. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Vermont, according […]
McKee Law hires new associate
AUGUSTA — Liam Harrigan has been hired as a new associate attorney by McKee Law. Harrigan is a 2023 graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, and a 2020 graduate of St. Francis Xavier University. While in college, Harrigan interned at the Washington, D.C., office of U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine. In law […]