The Maine Bureau of Labor Standards issued 69 citations, but city officials hope to shrink the $9,000 fine by tending to all of them before the deadline.
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Posted inLifestyle
In real life as well, Han Solo got the girl
Carrie Fisher reveals she and Harrison Ford had an affair during first Star Wars filming.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials want public input
During a previous goal-setting session, board members decided it would be good to seek input from stakeholders in the community on what they want their schools to do and be.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Kennebec jail inmate charges mistreatment, assault by nurse
Brandee Lewis is suing the county, the jail, the commissioners and the nurse in federal court.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Farmington artist discusses new exhibit at UMA
Called “The Flood,” Jesse Potts’ art installation is up through Dec. 9 and explores the meaning of home.
Posted inPolitics
Trump denies transition turmoil, but stays out of the public eye
Former Michigan Rep. Pete Hoekstra, who has informally advised members of Trump’s national security team, blames Trump’s detractors for reports of drama.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Scallop fishermen will be allowed to catch more next year
Fishermen are expected to land the extra scallops at a time when the price to consumers is increasing and scallops are growing in popularity.
Posted inNation & World
Brush fire in White Mountains is nearly contained
The fire had spread to nearly 330 acres in the national forest.
Posted inLifestyle, News
Two Maine artists win $50,000 fellowships
The grants are unrestricted, so Anna Hepler of Eastport and Lauren Fensterstock of Portland can use the money for anything.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man gets 71 months in prison for Newport pharmacy robbery
The term was the maximum available to the judge under the federal sentencing guideline.