As vacationers continue to flood the state, the labor shortage plaguing the nation is causing businesses to confront wage and housing problems.
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Posted inNation & World
More than 90% of federal workers got COVID shots by deadline
Biden announced in September that all federal workers were required to undergo vaccination, with no test-out option, unless they secured an approved medical or religious exemption.
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Posted inFood, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Greaney’s Turkey Farm wraps up 40th season in Mercer
Scott Greaney has been working to process turkeys with his family, friends and a local Amish family, capping his fourth decade at his farm.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine DEP weighs legality of power corridor license in wake of Question 1 vote
The Department of Environmental Protection heard arguments Monday for and against suspending or revoking the NECEC project’s construction license.
Posted inThings to Do
Paula Poundstone plans Rockland comedy show
Paula Poundstone will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Strand Theatre, at 345 Main St. in Rockland. Known for her distinctive brand of spontaneous observational comedy, Poundstone is a regular panelist on National Public Radio’s (NPR) weekly news quiz show Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” Nobody is a comedy field guide to life […]
Posted inThings to Do
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations’ to perform Motown Christmas in Bath
Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations’ Motown Christmas will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Chocolate Church Arts Center Main Stage, 804 Washington St. in Bath. The band will bring down the house with a powerful mix of Motown and Memphis soul music that’s guaranteed to get the party started. […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Wisconsin man accused of killing 5 by plowing SUV into parade had just left domestic dispute
Police were drawing up 5 charges of intentional homicide against the Milwaukee man as at least 9 patients – most of them children – were listed in critical condition Monday.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Only response to drug crisis is to save as many lives as possible
The approach to addiction that backgrounds or sidelines harm reduction in favor of punishment and stigma is not working.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Building owners should do more to protect birds
With many new buildings in Portland, people need to be aware that birds cannot see the windows without some help.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Things to Do
Paula Poundstone takes a break from her podcast for three standup shows in Maine
See her live in Ogunquit, Brownfield and Rockland this weekend.