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Maine's defense industry facing pressure of worker shortage

State leaders in the industry are working to ensure there are always enough employees as issues of national security won't wait for a solution to the worker shortage

Science

Boston University researchers share findings about traumatic brain injuries in the military

Researchers decided to delve into the subject after studying the brain of Lewiston mass shooter Robert Card, who was a U.S. Army reservist.

Business

Increase in H-2B work visas welcome news for Maine tourism and hospitality

H-2B work visas are non-agricultural employment visas that allow businesses in the U.S. to hire temporary, seasonal, non-citizen employees.

Courts

Leaders eye alternative location for new Hancock County courthouse

Earlier this year, the Maine Judicial Branch purchased a property in Ellsworth with plans to replace the Hancock County Courthouse on State Street.

Education

Community fights to save a unique preschool in Kittery

Durgin Pines Pre-School, known for its unique connection to a senior living center, faces closure due to low enrollment.

Parenting

Community fights to save a unique preschool in Kittery

Durgin Pines Pre-School, known for its unique connection to a senior living center, faces closure because of low enrollment.

Economy

Increase in H-2B work visas welcome news for Maine tourism and hospitality

The U.S. Department of Labor and the Department of Homeland Security announced that nearly 65,000 extra visas would be available for FY 2025.

Economy

Maine economic report highlights progress and persistent challenges

The 2024 Measures of Growth report is annually released to take the temperature of the state's economic success and struggles.

Public Safety

Threatening call impacts Gardiner health care facility and local schools

Officials shared an update shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday stating the safety concern had been "fully resolved."

Public Safety

State police investigate deadly shooting in Lincoln

Maine State Police assisted Lincoln police at the scene on Mohawk Road.

Economy

Maine economic report highlights progress and persistent challenges

The 2024 Measures of Growth report is annually released to take the temperature of the state's economic success and struggles.

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Maine's defense industry facing pressure of worker shortage

Boston University researchers share findings about traumatic brain injuries in the military

Increase in H-2B work visas welcome news for Maine tourism and hospitality

Leaders eye alternative location for new Hancock County courthouse

Community fights to save a unique preschool in Kittery

Community fights to save a unique preschool in Kittery

Increase in H-2B work visas welcome news for Maine tourism and hospitality

Maine economic report highlights progress and persistent challenges

Threatening call impacts Gardiner health care facility and local schools

State police investigate deadly shooting in Lincoln

Maine economic report highlights progress and persistent challenges

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