Prime Tanning to close Berwick leather finising move to Hartland
Prime Tanning Co plans to close the Berwick Maine leather finishing plant and shift all production to Hartland about 30 miles north of Waterville. The move, aiming to boost efficiency, will keep Berwick offices as temporary HQ while seeking a buyer. Some Berwick workers may relocate with new Hartland supervisory and production roles. others receive job-transition help and a local job fair with Pratt & Whitney.
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Hamster Derby headlines school meet on Blueberry Lane
In a playful feature, the Saturday edition highlights a cuddly and competitive hamster derby at Blueberry Lane. The event trails a girls tie with St. Thomas and notes the boys dropping their opener in the same paper page.
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City officer promoted Corey MacDonald to lieutenant shift commander
Corey MacDonald will leave his court post to assume the rank of lieutenant shift commander, signaling a leadership move within the city police department. The change expands responsibilities across assigned shifts and reflects ongoing administrative adjustments.
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Palin makes GOP history with McCain VP pick
John McCain introduced Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate at a rally in Ohio. Palin becomes the first Republican woman on a presidential ticket and vows to campaign nationwide, aiming to energize voters ahead of the convention.
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Brain injury described a year after Broad Street crash
Henri Lalime, six at the time, remains with brain injury symptoms after being struck by a car on Broad Street in Oatmouth. His attorney Jay Nadeau says the condition affects information processing, self protection, judgment, and memory, likely permanent or lasting years. His younger brother Stephen witnessed the crash, described as traumatic, affecting emotions. The Lalime family sues driver Dylan Lee for damages.
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