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Dry, windy conditions fuel explosive wildfire growth across western US
BEAVER, Utah (AP) — Wildfire activity has intensified across the western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new…
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4mCatalyzing Mid-Maine’s innovation economy: CMGC creates new role to spotlight ecosystem growth
New innovation and development specialist role, filled by Amanda Wrigley, to focus on place-based ecosystem building and economic programming. WATERVILLE — The Central Maine Growth Council is pleased to welcome Amanda Wrigley as its innovation and development specialist. In this role, Wrigley will be working to drive economic growth, encourage innovation and support workforce development […]
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4mMaine state workers to get raises, $2,000 bonuses under deal ending long dispute
The deal reached Wednesday covers thousands of executive branch workers through June 2027.
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2mPilot who died in Bristol plane crash was flying with son
A preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration indicated the pilot experienced engine trouble before the crash.
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7mNational park maintenance work sidelined as Trump's Freedom 250 takes precedence
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The 250th anniversary of U.S. independence was just months away when National Park Service employees received a surprising directive from Washington: Maintenance projects approved for this year at sites across the nation were being relegated to a new “low priority” list. Work wanted by the White House was taking precedence, including […]
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2mPilot reported engine trouble before crashing on Maine coast
The owner received a certification for the plane just eight days before the crash.