General Dynamics laying off 110 workers in Saco

Submitted by Max Cole on Thursday, April 11th, 7:43 pm

SACO, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- General Dynamics has announced it is laying off 110 workers later this year at its facility in Saco.

Karl Johnson, a spokesperson for General Dynamics' Armament and Technical Products division, said the company has notified the employees about the layoffs which are set to go into effect between June 14 and July 1.

Johnson said the primary reason for the layoffs is the sharp decline in U.S. Army demand for heavy machine guns and automatic grenade launchers as the military withdraws troops from Afghanistan and Iraq.

The layoffs include both salaried and hourly positions, and they are all involved with the production of the heavy machine guns and automatic grenade launchers.

Saco Mayor Mark Johnston said company management contacted him Thursday morning about the layoffs, and he said the news is difficult to take for a community that has been hit hard with job losses over the last year.

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Unity College President Stephen Mulkey Offers Climate Change Presentation at Thornton Academy

Submitted by tbrewster, Community Content Provider

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 1:55pm

The window to salvage a livable planet is fast closing. Global climate change is severe, undeniable, and one of the greatest threats facing mankind.

One of the most ardent voices sounding the alarm about the severity of global climate change, internationally recognized scientist and Unity College President Stephen Mulkey, will offer a presentation entitled “Sustainability: a 21st Century Educational Mission” at Thornton Academy.

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Unity College President Stephen Mulkey to Offer Climate Change Presentation at Thornton Academy

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Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 11:37am

The window to salvage a livable planet is fast closing. Global climate change is severe, undeniable, and one of the greatest threats facing mankind.

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Incubating Chicken eggs - Part 3 (Candling)

Submitted by Nate, Community Blogger & Farm Geek

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 9:41am

Incubating Chicken eggs - Part 3 (Candling)

I just candled my eggs and found that 6 out of the remaining 11 eggs are viable. Not that great of an average really but it's what I have to work with. When you candle eggs look for a dark shadow that moves around as you rotate the egg. Also look for blood vessels criss crossing the shell. We're just a day or two away from the hatch!

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Health Foundation Announces Grants to Improve Care at Five Community Mental Health Centers

Submitted by tbrewster, Community Content Provider

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 9:38am

$25,000 grants will support plans to connect patients who receive mental health services and substance abuse treatment with primary care providers

The Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) announced today that its Board of Trustees has approved planning grants of $25,000 each to five nonprofit community mental health organizations to improve how basic primary care services are provided for people experiencing serious mental illness. The organizations receiving awards are Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., Charlotte White Center, HealthReach Network Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, The Opportunity Alliance, and Tri-County Mental Health Services.

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Bees - Dead!

Submitted by Nate, Community Blogger & Farm Geek

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013, 11:53am

Sadly my bees did not make it through the winter. It's hard to say exactly why. Perhaps they were weak or diseased or perhaps the queen did not lay enough eggs to replace their numbers. Maybe they just couldn't generate enough heat? It's a major blow to me but I think I will try again!

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