PORTLAND — State Rep. Jon Hinck, D-Portland, won a straw poll that was taken after a U.S. Senate candidates’ forum hosted Sunday evening by the Maine League of Young Voters.
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Voter group gets to know candidates for Senate
Rep. Jon Hinck wins a straw poll as four Democrats lay out their views during a forum that is missing the six Republicans.
USM faculty seeks no-confidence vote on Botman
Several longtime faculty members have circulated a petition to ask the faculty senate to hold a referendum among the university’s 345 faculty members.
University pay raises raise concerns
The University of Maine System handed out a total of $7 million in individual salary increases in the last seven years, during a period of budget cuts when most workers went without regular raises, according to systemwide data released Monday.
UMaine system handed out $7M in raises
The University of Maine System handed out a total of $7 million in individual salary increases in the last seven years, during a period of budget cuts when most workers went without regular raises, according to systemwide data released Monday.
UMaine system gave $7M in individual raises
Most raises, from 5 percent to 63 percent, were given over the past seven years under the Salaried Employee Compensation and Classification Program.
HUB buzzes with Obama anticipation
SOUTH PORTLAND — The campus of Southern Maine Community College was buzzing with anticipation Thursday as students and others prepared for President Barack Obama’s campaign fundraiser at the HUB Athletic Center this afternoon.
USM president rescinds raises for 2 key aides
Selma Botman cites the need for ‘prudent stewardship of public resources’ as she cancels large pay increases she gave to her chief of staff and executive director of public affairs.
Protesters decry birth control mandate
PORTLAND — About 120 Mainers protested the Affordable Care Act and federally mandated birth control coverage during a religious rally staged at noon Friday in front of the federal courthouse on Federal Street.
Portland protesters decry birth control mandate
PORTLAND — About 120 Mainers protested the Affordable Care Act and federally mandated birth control coverage during a religious rally staged at noon Friday in front of the federal courthouse on Federal Street.