At one border crossing into Georgia, the line was more than 9 miles long.
2022
Posted inHealth, Maine
‘Steady stream of resignations’: Health care workers testify about workplace violence
The 13-member legislative task force was told the frequency and severity of abuse is likely the number one reason driving people to leave the profession.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills widens fundraising advantage over LePage
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills holds a more than 2-1 fundraising advantage over former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage, and she also is benefiting from millions in spending by outside groups attacking her opponent.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Wilton approves changes to general assistance funds
The changes are state-mandated increases to the maximum amount of financial assistance municipalities like Wilton can provide to applicants of the state’s general assistance program.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Uncategorized
Wilton discusses concerns with Franklin County budget request
Town Manager Perry Ellsworth raised concerns with the board about needing to file monetary requests for interlocal agreements with unorganized territories paid for by Franklin County. But Ellsworth said he’s hopeful there will be change in the way the Franklin County budget serves municipalities like Wilton.
Posted inBusiness
JetBlue CEO first witness in U.S. lawsuit against 2 airlines
The government argues the merger will lead to higher fares, but lawyers for the airlines say there’s no evidence of that.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senate Republican leader McConnell backs post-Jan. 6 revisions to elections law
The legislation would clarify and expand parts of the 1887 Electoral Count Act, which, along with the Constitution, governs how states and Congress certify electors and declare presidential winners.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports, UMaine Sports
Women’s basketball: Black Bears begin practice with eye on America East title
Among the team’s newcomers is former Skowhegan High star Jaycie Christopher, the 2022 Miss Maine Basketball winner.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. stocks end mixed a day after Dow entered a bear market
Stocks ended a wobbly day with mixed results on Wall Street as markets continue to be unstable.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely
The escaped gas is mostly methane, the second biggest contributor to climate change.