The new regulation allows a much broader group of employers and insurers to exempt themselves from covering contraceptives such as birth control pills on religious or moral grounds.
2017
Posted inNew England, News
Dr. Seuss museum to replace mural after complaints of racism
The mural features illustrations from the author’s first children’s book, ‘And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street.’
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Posted inCommunity
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell and Augusta.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump quietly stalls safeguards for dozens of endangered species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has withdrawn at least 42 pending regulatory actions pertaining to endangered species, many of which detail how to protect animals or plants already deemed to be in peril.
Posted inNation & World
Father cleared of killing daughter, 2, after his 7-year-old son confesses
The father had been jailed since April 2016.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
PAC has spent over $1.5 million to persuade Mainers to support a York County casino
The campaign, which has incurred over $1 million more in debt, received all of its donations from a company headed by the only person who would be eligible to apply for a casino license.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
After hurricanes, U.S. hiring falls 33,000, first decline in 7 years
Jobs are likely to rebound in the coming months as businesses in Houston and Florida reopen and construction companies ramp up repair work.
Posted inMaine
Crews contain fire at Yarmouth redemption center
The fire was reported around 5 a.m. today.
Posted inMaine, News
Scarborough family escapes early morning house fire
Fire officials says a grandson helped his 90-year-old grandmother from the house.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Weekend looking nice, and then we’ll get some much-needed rain
Low humidity and pleasantly warm air will be here Friday and Saturday before it turns muggy and a bit unsettled.