Employers complain that Maine’s increasing minimum wage – set to go up to $12 in 2020 – makes it less appealing to hire young workers.
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Posted inMaine, News
Canaan woman sentenced on federal drug distribution charges
A U.S. District Court judge described Toni Juliano, 30, as a “major drug dealer in central Maine” and gave her a six-year sentence.
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Posted inMaine
Farmington residents, homeless shelter discuss move downtown
Leaders of the Western Maine Homeless Outreach shelter said residents shouldn’t be worried about plans to move to the Holman House at the Old South First Congregational Church of Farmington.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers inch forward in effort to fund jails, pay more to direct care workers
Other measures, including a rollback of the minimum wage and Medicaid expansion funding, remain unresolved.
Posted inLife & Culture
This photo of Acadia beat 16,000 entries to win contest celebrating national parks
The photo will appear on the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass.
Posted inMaine, News
Ex-president Bush ‘in good spirits,’ likely to stay in hospital several days
Bush, 93, was admitted to Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford on Sunday because of fatigue and low blood pressure.
Posted inCommunity
Father, daughter to co-chair United Way of Kennebec Valley
Chris Russell, his 8-year-old daughter, Gabby, to lead next campaign.
Posted inCommunity
Local square dancers attend weekend festivals
Couples took part from New Sharon, Newport, Fairfield, Monmouth, Oxford, Richmond and Ellsworth.
Posted inCommunity
Student music recital set for June 6 at the Lakeside Theater
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host the event; donations will be accepted.