April 2019 – Page 77 – Centralmaine.com

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Lawmakers endorse revised sick leave proposal

by Associated Press April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

A bill that would ensure certain employees earn paid time off in Maine is evolving in the Legislature.

Business, Local & State, New England, News

South Portland-Montreal pipeline pitched as alternative route for CMP line

by Kelley Bouchard April 17, 2019April 18, 2019

Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, offers an emergency bill suggesting the Portland Pipe Line corridor replace the controversial route now proposed.

Nation & World

Poll: Many want Congress to continue Trump-Russia probe

by HOPE YEN and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press April 17, 2019April 18, 2019

But many Republicans lean toward viewing trump as exonerated.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

Lawmakers consider banning chemicals common in food packaging

by Kevin Miller April 17, 2019April 18, 2019

Concerns are growing about the health effects of both PFAS and phthalates, but manufacturers and others say a blanket prohibition is an overreach.

Local & State, Maine Crime

Mills signs warrant to send Auburn man to Alaska to face murder and rape charges

by Christopher Williams April 17, 2019April 18, 2019

Steven Downs, who was a student in Fairbanks, Alaska when a 20-year-old woman was killed, claims he’s innocent.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine company launches renewable energy system to power remote communities

by Hannah LaClaire Times Record April 17, 2019April 18, 2019

Ocean Renewable Power Co. sent tidal-generated energy to the grid in 2012. On Wednesday, the company launched its RivGen system, which harnesses electricity created by submerging special turbines in rivers.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Softball: MCI falls to Morse

by Bob Conn Times Record April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

Huskies get early lead but ultimately fall to Shipbuilders.

Business, Food & Dining, Lifestyle

Rockland man named Chef of the Year

by Meredith Goad April 17, 2019April 18, 2019

HospitalityMaine, the nonprofit trade group that represents the state’s hotels and restaurants, has named its Chef of the Year, Restaurateur of the Year, and Innkeeper of the Year.