The brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court argues that a portion of the 1964 Civil Rights Act that prevents discrimination against workers, including in pay and benefits, shouldn’t apply to gender identity or sexual orientation.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
High school principal who left Scarborough during controversy hired for interim Winthrop job
David Creech became the interim principal of Winthrop High School this month.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Amazon ‘ambassadors’ defend their employer, say workers are all smiles
The company has full-time tweeters who proclaim their job satisfaction and defend working conditions from online critics.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Study detects potent pot ingredient in breast milk
The substance could affect brain development in infants, researchers say.
Posted inBusiness
Farms to get $4.7 billion in first round of U.S. bailout
The direct government aid will compensate farmers for market losses caused by Chinese tariffs.
Posted inNation & World
Judge extends ban on 3-D printed guns
Publishing blueprints online is halted until a lawsuit challenging Defense Distributed’s ability to do so is resolved.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Opportunity knocks in Augusta: Companies team up to redevelop Odd Fellows building
Two companies are teaming up to redevelop the former Odd Fellows building in an area designated to offer tax advantages to investors.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Founder of the Dead Poets Society laid to rest in Maine under unique tombstone
The remains of Walter Skold are buried at a cemetery in Brunswick under a slate tombstone carved with a dancing skeleton at the top.
Posted inMaine colleges
Colby football team gets back to work
The Mules welcome the Arrival of new coach Jack Cosgrove.
Posted inSports
Bubba Pollard proves his mettle in Oxford 250
Rare win from outsider as impressive as it was unlikely.