A letter to legislators and Gov. Janet Mills says there is strong support for the bill in the business community, despite concerns some have that the legislation would unduly burden small companies.
2023
Posted inMaine
Changes to food stamp work requirements could push some Mainers further into poverty
The debt ceiling agreement would impose work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients ages 50 to 54 who don’t have children at home or a disability.
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More volunteers wanted for Buttons for Babes project in Jay
Buttons for Babes Giving Circle has been in existence for more than 10 years, is seeking more volunteers for the project which supports children in need in the community.
Posted inSchools and Education
Foster CTE Center rolls out new apprenticeship program
Foster Career and Technical Education Center has started a new apprenticeship program, which will connect students with job sites that will further their trade skills.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Extension Homemakers donate homemade tote bags to RSU 9 Food Pantry
The Franklin County Extension Homemakers donated homemade tote bags to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to better facilitate their backpack program.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Debt limit deal is in place, but budget deficit is still a multi-decade challenge for U.S. government
Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid consume an ever-growing share of federal spending and will continue to grow in coming years.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Two teens arrested after chemical explosions in Brewer
Police responded to chemical explosions Sunday evening at the Dollar Tree store on State Street and the high school softball field.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine baseball team excited about first trip to NCAA tournament in 12 years
The Black Bears were 1-12 three seasons ago before winning the America East tournament last week as the conference’s top seed.
Posted inBusiness, News, Uncategorized
Health insurer hack means questions but still few answers for Mainers
A cyberattack discovered in April could affect 79,000 state residents with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care coverage. But there’s little information about the information at risk.
Posted inBusiness
Artificial intelligence raises risk of extinction, experts warn
Hundreds of leading figures have signed a statement saying it should be a global priority to address what AI is capable of before it’s out of control.