State leave and unemployment policies can be changed to better serve both workers and employers at places like Tyson Foods.
2020
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Maine Voices: Workers still fighting to protect integrity of elections
In the 19th century, employer intimidation was the roadblock between Americans and democracy; today, it’s Citizens United.
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Lasell University 2020 spring dean’s list
Recognized were Samantha Grandahl, Dylan Presby, Hannah Richards, Grace Redwine, Emma Vierling and Kaylee Arvayo-Bickford.
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United Way of Mid-Maine continues to support local organizations
WATERVILLE — United Way of Mid-Maine has awarded an additional $27,764.50 in COVID-19 relief funding to 13 mid-Maine non-profit organizations through its Community First Fund. Organizations throughout Maine are finding themselves under resourced to serve a growing demand for crucial services and basic needs, according to a news release from Bethany Drouin, resource development director. […]
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Local residents earn degrees from Connecticut College
Graduates include Kayla Roberts Johnson and Thea McCormick Sweet.
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Waldo County Republicans to hold Spring Fling fundraiser June 26
A Spring Fling fundraiser with the Lenny Goodine Band, silent auction, candidates and more will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, at Rollies Event Tent at 47 Main St., in Belfast. There is plenty of parking behind the tent, according to a news release from Anne Kurek, secretary of the Waldo […]
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Three local students graduate from Bowdoin College
Graduates include Anne McKee, Chase Tomberlin and Tyler Nussinow.
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Palermo student salutatorian for statewide online school’s graduation
Lindsey Childs’ message encourages classmates to ‘adapt to change’ during Maine Connections Academy’s ceremony.
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Obituary: Ervin Wesley “Tunny” Leighton
MOUNT VERNON – Ervin Wesley “Tunny” Leighton, 89, of Belgrade Road, passed away “off to see the wizard” on Thursday, June …