Measures that would provide work permits for as many as 5 million immigrants living in the U.S. illegally draw fierce opposition from Republicans, including Maine Gov. Paul LePage.
2014
Posted inBusiness
Report: 1,500 jobs linked to casinos in Maine
The report conducted by Oxford Economics suggests Maine’s unemployment rate would rise from 5.8 percent to 6.4 percent without the casinos in Oxford and Bangor.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Group unveils details of Maine marijuana legalization plan
It seeks to give rural farmers a boost and proposes pot social clubs, growing in homes, edible products and an 8 percent tax on sales.
Posted inNews
Veterans Day Road March featured more than 60 marchers
Participants walked to ceremony at the VA Maine HCS at Togus.
Posted inCommunity
Model railroad celebration planned at the Maine State Museum
Great Falls Model Railroad Club, 3-Railers to share collections Dec. 5, 6.
Posted inCommunity
UMaine Extension Lisbon Falls workshop to cover food safety system law
Tettlebaum, Colson slated to give presentations.
Posted inCommunity
Four local authors featured at Nov. 24 South China event
Evening will include a talk by the authors, spaghetti dinner.
Posted inNation & World, News
Police: Miss Honduras, sister apparently killed
Authorities were awaiting confirmation from forensic officials that the victims are Maria Jose Alvarado, 19, and her sister, Sofia, 23.
Posted inCommunity
Candy Cane Train rides offered Dec. 13, 14 in Bath
Cookies, hot chocolate, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus featured.
Posted inCommunity
SquashHunger concert in Unity to benefit Veggies For All
Nov. 21 concert to feature Edith & Bennett and Mister Moon.