The Labor Day gathering pushes for the city to become the first in Maine to require employers to provide paid sick leave.
2017
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, News
Miranda Lambert leads country music award nominations
The singer is up for both song and single of the year.
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Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Wandering emu causes a flap
North Berwick police are looking for the owner of a bird that showed up at Noble High School.
Posted inEditorials
Our View: Decline in health tied to decline in workforce
Many prime-age workers who lost their jobs during the recession are too sick to rejoin the labor pool.
Posted inHome of the Week, Real Estate
Minutes from the city, a year-round waterfront getaway
The home has 260 feet of frontage on Togus Pond.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Early indicators show another strong summer for Maine tourism
Turnpike statistics and visits to Acadia National Park are on par or above last year and officials expect 2017 to be another growth year for the state’s tourism economy.
Posted inMaine, News
Five-year-old’s death renews Maine debate over gun safety
But advocates on both sides say the tragedy in Scarborough is a reminder that gun owners should take precautions.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Renowned chef faces lawsuits after closing Portland restaurant
The lawsuits paint a picture of the owners of the closed Portland restaurant Zapoteca that is at odds with their reputations.
Posted inOp-Eds
Maine Compass: Changing the terms of labor
Over time, the value applied to workers has shifted, along with how we celebrate Labor Day.