The governor says the bill’s language is too broad and would likely result in unintended consequences, including infringing on free speech.
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Posted inSports, Times Record Sports
Maine Women’s Amateur: While contenders battle, rest of field revels in the experience
An abundance of players were out of contention Wednesday, but that didn’t stop them from soaking in the moment.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Biden administration lauds new Maine law limiting rental application fees
The law signed last month puts a cap on how much landlords can charge tenants for background checks and other application screenings.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
White House is taking on corporate mergers, landlord junk fees and food prices
Wednesday’s announcements were discussed as part of President Biden’s meeting with the White House Competition Council.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street climbs again to tack more onto its big rally for the year
Markets closed modestly higher following profit reports from a spate of banks and other big U.S. companies.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Masks are out at In-N-Out after burger chain bans employees from wearing them in 5 states
Employees could face disciplinary action, including being fired, if they do not comply, a company memo says.
Posted inTimes Record
Five Below retail giant set to open storefront in Topsham
Five Below plans to open its third Maine storefront at Topsham Crossing Center, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Farmers roll out tractors, trucks in Albion to protest proposed transmission corridor
Farmers who gathered Wednesday said they already face severe challenges to farm operations and do not have the resources to push back against a planned corridor covering some 150 miles to transport wind-generated power south from Aroostook County.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Police: Man who caused Hallowell standoff threatened to start fire at apartment building
A neighbor said the 49-year-old man, who took his life after the hourslong standoff at 61 Water St., was a military veteran.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mills ‘reluctantly’ vetoes bill to improve pay, conditions for Maine farmworkers
The governor pledges to reestablish a stakeholder group with the goal of arriving at ‘a shared understanding of how to implement a minimum wage bill for farmworkers.’