As he did on a recent visit to Japan, the pontiff ties ecological concerns to matters of international peace and security.
2019
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine minimum wage to rise, overtime rules to change Jan. 1
The state Department of Labor reminds workers and employers that a suite of changes to state and federal minimum wage and overtime laws is coming in less than 3 weeks.
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Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values, Uncategorized
Millions of Mexicans celebrate Virgin of Guadalupe
They throng to Mexico City’s Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe as part of the annual celebration of the country’s patroness.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Freeport High School reports 2 more cases of pertussis
State health officials this week confirmed an outbreak of the highly contagious preventable disease at the school.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Clinton Police Department welcomes first K-9 to staff
Wrex, a 3-year-old yellow lab, was donated to the department by a state trooper two weeks ago and has started training with the All Points Maine Police Canines training group.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins introduces bill to let asylum seekers work sooner, bucking Trump plan
The bipartisan measure runs counter to a White House proposal to double the waiting period, and is similar to one proposed by Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree and supported by independent Sen. Angus King.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Post offices to be named for Marilyn Monroe, Ritchie Valens
President Trump signs resolutions renaming post offices in the Los Angeles area after the late movie actress and rock ’n’ roll legend.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Winslow man arrested, charged with stealing gun from Fairfield home
Gregory Baylis, 36, of Winslow, stole an assault rifle from a house he had been hired to do work in as a contractor, sold it, then attempted to return it, said Fairfield police.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
New Augusta police station a better value than renovating old, officials say
Either a new, or renovated old, police station would have to meet building codes that require public safety buildings to be “the last building standing” in disasters.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Governor’s Blaine House decorations commemorate women in Maine history
Gov. Janet Mills’ theme of “Women in Maine History” included decorations and displays marking the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Maine and more.