U.S. union membership levels are ticking upward for workers between 25 and 34, even as they decline among other age groups.
2022
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Folk country duo coming to Oasis
The folk country duo Darling Corey will perform at the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. As a duo, Matt Shipman and Erica Brown feature a delightful blend of vocal harmonies accompanied by fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitars. From thoughtful […]
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Tom Caron: Play ball? That’s not happening anytime soon
Normally, pitchers and catchers would be reporting to spring training within days. But with owners and players at an impasse, it’s anyone’s guess when baseball will resume.
Posted inMaine
COVID-19 hospitalizations, positive test rate continue sliding in Maine
School leaders and Maine health officials are discussing changes to mask policies and other pandemic guidelines as the omicron surge recedes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World
Marijuana bills stall in Virginia, where it’s legal to use but not to buy
Recreational marijuana was legalized last year, when the state government was controlled by Democrats, but now Republicans are in charge and there’s little agreement on how to regulate it. Some fear illegal sellers are poised to take advantage.
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New York clamps down on businesses offering marijuana as a ‘gift,’ despite legal language that seems to allow it
As the state works to launch its recreational marijuana market, some businesses have already started gifting it, citing a line in the law that allows “transferring, without compensation.”
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Maine native who wore Waterville Senior High School Panther headgear while rioting at U.S. Capitol, faces new charges
Mitch Simon allegedly threw something at embattled police and tussled with officers Jan. 6, 2021, at a barricade.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden has long-term inflation plan, but voter patience is short
He believes a cluster of companies control too many industries, which reduces competition for customers and workers.
Posted inNation & World
Jury seated in hate crimes trial in Ahmaud Arbery killing
A jury has been seated in the federal hate crimes trial of three white men who were convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery.
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US women beat Finland 4-1, to face Canada in Olympic final
It sets up the sixth gold-medal showdown between the Americans and Canada.