Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2024.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville Starbucks workers file petition to unionize
Staff members at the Starbucks at Waterville Commons announced Thursday that they filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to form a union.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Court documents show bubbling tension in Manchester fire chief’s final months
Former Fire Chief Frank Wozniak filed a protection from harassment request earlier this year against resident and former firefighter John Black, who has long been critical of Wozniak’s work. Wozniak suddenly dropped the case and resigned in August.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
More than 300,000 Ram trucks recalled for braking system defect
More than 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks are being because a faulty part could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.
Posted inNation & World, News
Hunt continues into 3rd day for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Possible leads have emerged about the gunman’s travel before the shooting and a message scrawled on ammunition.
Posted inHealth
Maine seeks developer for psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth
The plan has been criticized by advocates who say it would increase the risk of harm to Maine children, though one provider said it would fill a critical gap for those with severe behavioral health needs.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Embracing the holiday season
Remember to slow down and embrace the holidays, as they are fleeting, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State
Grateful parents arrive at Toy Fund workshop
The interactions remind volunteers why they donate their time to keep the fund running – to provide holiday gifts to children who might otherwise get none.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine nonprofit will renovate fixer-uppers, sell them as affordable housing
The new Avesta Housing program is meant to help moderate-income families that are ‘often overlooked’ afford their first home.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World
Casual restaurant bankruptcies accelerate as customers retreat
Casual restaurants have seen more pronounced difficulties because they depend on customers with lower incomes and have to compete with fast food chains employing the same tactics.