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2+ hour, 7+ min ago (206+ words) FORT KENT, Maine " The National Labor Relations Board notified Northern Maine Medical Center on Sept 15 that the registered nurses have asked that a'secret ballot election'be held to'decertify'the union, which means conducting a vote to remove the union's representation of the nurses at NMMC. We expected the election to take place in the month of October or November.'However, the union has submitted a challenge to the validity of the showing of interest (the signatures submitted in support of the petition), which has resulted in a delay of the election process.' With the shutdown of the government on Oct. 1 these issues remain unresolved. At this time, we do not know when the election will be held.'This is up to the National Labor Relations Board.' It is our understanding that nurses have secured legal counsel through the National Right to Work…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago (1269+ words) One of the largest utility bill hikes in the state this year came to residents in a small, rural community not far from the New Hampshire border. After years of stagnation, the local water company increased its rates by 75% this summer. "People were not happy," said David Walton, chair of the board that oversees the West Paris Water District. But he said the change was unavoidable. Expenses have been rising rapidly for the utility, which serves about 220 customers in Oxford County. Last year, tears in the reservoir cover allowed contaminants like E. coli into the water system, forcing residents to boil water and requiring the state to intervene. This August, an intake pump failed, prompting another boil-water order. And the district still needs to install a new water tank, which will cost more than $2 million, Walton said. "We were in the…...

2+ hour, 45+ min ago (1178+ words) Mary Link loves her job as a self-employed business owner, helping to run a home improvement company with her husband, Jeremy. But the Links, like other small business owners across the state, are facing a large increase in their Affordable Care Act health insurance premiums if certain tax credits expire at the end of the year. Without them, the Windham couple's monthly health insurance bill, for the same plan, would more than double next year. Mary Link, 51, said she would be faced with going uninsured or stepping away from their business, Custom Link Home Improvement, and returning to a previous career in bookkeeping. "There's a lot of freedom, working for yourself. I've enjoyed this contracting work so much. It's what I want to do and it's what makes me happy now. Should I think about going back to a corporate…...

9+ hour, 46+ min ago (42+ words) Maine State Police say they took over the chase that started in New Hampshire, and ended near the Kennebunk Rest Area ... Maine State Police say they took over the chase that started in New Hampshire, and ended near the Kennebunk Rest Area...

10+ hour, 32+ min ago (59+ words) The Manhattan teacher hopes to inspire others with his journey and his struggle with Lyme disease and type 2 diabetes After a 6-year-old boy vanished on his way to a school bus stop one morning in ... Emily Pike gives you a look at the snow falling across the region and what to expect as another system forms....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1150+ words) United States, November 20, 2025 " Winter Gifting Season Marked by New Curated Collection Ken Tapscott, Owner of Seasonal Maine, stated, "Our goal is to create gifts that feel thoughtful. People choose our boxes because they want to send something that reflects Maine and the stories behind local makers." Holiday Demand for Curated and Ready to Ship Gifts Seasonal Maine also highlights growing demand from corporate clients. Businesses use the Winter and Christmas boxes for employee appreciation, client gifts, and year end acknowledgments. Boxes may be sent individually or in bulk, and each shipment can include an optional custom message printed and enclosed in the package. Expansion of the Seasonal Subscription Gift Box Program The program has gained traction among households with long distance family members, grandparents, and customers who want to experience regional items throughout the year. The company notes that subscriptions…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (184+ words) Longwood Lancers (3-4) vs. Maine Black Bears (0-7) Washington; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Maine squares off against Longwood at Bender Arena in Washington, District of Columbia. The Black Bears have a 0-7 record in non-conference play. Maine averages 14.6 turnovers per game and is 0-1 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents. The Lancers are 3-4 in non-conference play. Longwood is 2-3 against opponents over .500. Maine is shooting 42.3% from the field this season, 4.6 percentage points lower than the 46.9% Longwood allows to opponents. Longwood averages 5.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than Maine allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Ryan Mabrey is shooting 31.3% from beyond the arc with 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Black Bears, while averaging 8.7 points. TJ Biel is shooting 45.7% and averaging 13.4 points. Emanuel Richards averages 1.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Lancers, scoring 8.6 points while shooting 35.0% from beyond the arc....

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (627+ words) SOUTH PORTLAND " The Maine Mall opened at 8 a.m. for Black Friday. By 8:01 a.m., its walkways teemed with deal-hunters. Though early-morning attendance was steady, it was far from shoulder-to-shoulder traffic. Some shoppers remarked that the crowd seemed smaller than in years past, when people would line up early to lock in the best deals. "I feel like there's way less people actually going out to shop," said 13-year-old Lennon Smart-Dennon. "I feel like everyone's doing it online now." Asked why the trio opted for in-person shopping, Barbie Smart, the teenager's mother, had just one word: "tradition." As the holiday shopping season grows wider, and as more deals move online, that sense of ritual " the idea that Black Friday is inherently distinctive " is a key draw for brick-and-mortar stores, said Curtis Picard, president of the Retail Association of Maine. "There's the tradition of it:…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (813+ words) Watch: Bangor v Glentoran Watch on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website from 19:30 GMT There were two games on Tuesday night in the Irish Premiership which have had implications at the top of the table heading into a full weekend of action. Larne leapfrogged Coleraine into top spot with a 2-1 victory at the Coleraine Showgrounds, while Linfield were 1-0 victors against Crusaders in Tuesday's other top-flight match. Leroy Millar converted a Tomas Cosgrove delivery in the 43rd minute before Sean Graham scored Larne's second just three minutes later. Matthew Shevlin halved Larne's advantage deep into second-half additional time, but they couldn't find another late goal. Elsewhere, at Windsor Park, Linfield defeated Crusaders, with Chris McKee's 45th minute goal enough to seal the three points for the Blues. The results mean that the Inver Reds are now two points clear of Ruaidhri Higgins' side…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago (193+ words) American University scored 14 straight points early in the first half and rolled to a 74-61 win over the University of Maine men's basketball team in the Capital Thanksgiving Classic on Friday in ... You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a Centralmaine.com subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. - Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email American University scored 14 straight points early in the first half and rolled to a 74-61 win over the University of Maine men's basketball team in the Capital Thanksgiving Classic on Friday in Washington. TJ Biel had 15 points and five rebounds for the Black Bears, who are…...