The president will sign an executive order increasing the minimum wage for workers under new federal contracts to $10.10 an hour from $7.25.
January 2014
Ousted Egypt leader shouts inside cage at trial
Authorities apparently resorted to a glass-encased cage to muffle the defendants’ outbursts, which disrupted a previous hearing.
Toddlers love selfies: Parenting in an iPhone age
Entrepreneurs have caught on to these image-obsessed tots, marketing special apps that make taking photos super-easy for little fingers.
UMaine-Farmington expanding free dorm room program
The program will be expanded to all high school seniors from Franklin County this year.
Portland police say shooting wasn’t a random act
But they would not say if they have a suspect in the early morning shooting near a Hampshire Street tavern.
Legendary folk singer, activist Pete Seeger dies in N.Y.
The banjo-picking troubadour who sang for migrant workers, college students and presidents dies at the age of 94.
Angus King fights new Iran sanctions
Adding penalties, as some favor, would undercut rare talks aimed at reducing the nuclear threat, he says.
Hate the cold? It bugs Maine insects, too
Scientists say the extreme weather will keep pests like ticks and moths in check and may reduce infestations.
Margaret Chase Smith’s presidential run hailed as a milestone for women in politics
The senator from Maine announced her candidacy for the Republican nomination 50 years ago.