Employees at Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville say they are worried for their peers and concerned about patients who will lose their health care when the hospital closes.
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Trump’s policies cloud Maine’s economic outlook
President Donald Trump’s global trade war and federal spending cuts — as well as his threat of cutting funds to Maine — have state officials preparing for slowing economic growth and rising unemployment.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Dozens laid off at Maine CDC after federal cutbacks
State officials say 40 subcontracted employees were laid off because of federal public health funding cuts, and more details will be provided soon.
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King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts
Despite a judge’s orders and the Trump administration’s promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest targets Elon Musk, Trump
More than 60 people from around central Maine stood in the snow Saturday at a Tesla charging station off Main Street at Elm Plaza to protest Elon Musk’s gutting of the federal government and firing of thousands of workers.
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Marden’s is coming to Farmington
The plan is to conduct open interviews on April 10 and 11 and open in late May.
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Maine Senate confirms economic development commissioner
Michael Duguay was sworn in as the head of the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine approves 9.6% rate reduction for workers’ comp premiums
The news is expected to save businesses money at a time of growing economic uncertainty.
Posted inBusiness
Southern Maine ePapers debut as digital news products
The digital-only editions are linked to weekly newsletters being produced by Maine Trust for Local News community reporters in southern Maine.
Posted inBusiness, To Our Readers
Updated FAQ: Changes to the Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel print editions
Here are some questions and answers about changes to the newspaper.