The commission rules that Cecilia Smith, who worked at Portland’s PT’s Showclub, was unlawfully fired in February 2010 because she was black.
December 2011
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Defense sparks Bulldogs to win
AUBURN — Hall-Dale turned up its defensive pressure in the third quarter and pulled away from St. Dominic for a 45-30 win in Mountain Valley Conference girls basketball action Monday night.
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SNAPSHOT: Feeding time
Dolores Rioux fills a bird feeder on the porch of her Monmouth farmhouse Monday beneath blue skies and in temperatures in the 50s. Rioux reported she is taking full advantage of the unseasonably mild weather. “I hope it lasts,” she said. “I can go feed my chickens.”
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Voters to decide AOS 92 budget
WINSLOW — Voters from Vassalboro, Waterville and Winslow will soon be asked to approve a budget for the 2012-2013 school year that’s increased just over 6 percent.
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Durham man sentenced to 57 months for marijuana distribution charge
PORTLAND — A federal judge on Monday sentenced a Durham man to 57 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute marijuana, saying that the defendant was motivated by greed and his belief that he was smarter than the system.
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Thousands to be hit by budget cuts
Last week, Gov. Paul LePage proposed $221 million in budget cuts to the state’s health and human services programs. This week, Mainers get their chance to respond.
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Maine worst state for business? Depends on who you ask
Is Maine really the worst place in the country to do business?
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Hundreds expected for hearings
AUGUSTA — A clash of political philosophies will play out at the State House this week as lawmakers consider tens of millions of dollars in Medicaid spending cuts proposed by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Wood shavings aid high-tech outfit
NORTH MONMOUTH — Burning wood shavings have rarely made so many so happy.
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HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Tigers, Rams off to fast start
The Cony and Gardiner hockey teams combined for just nine victories last season. Both missed the playoffs.