Old Orchard Beach has been accused of ‘reckless reliance’ on the government program, but experts say there’s not much more employers can do to vet hires.
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Federal judge in Maine considers whether to bring back a man Border Patrol flew to Texas
Edgar Vicente Bermeo Sicha’s lawyer said Border Patrol held his client for weeks.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine Turnpike Authority, Portland Jetport expect slight increase in Labor Day weekend traffic
MTA and jetport officials expect traffic increases between 1.5%-2% over 2024, with Friday expected to be the busiest of the 4 days.
Posted inMaine, News
Waterville nursing home allowed abuse of patient who died, lawsuit claims
A family is suing Mount Joseph nursing home in Waterville, citing a pattern of mistreatment from the top down.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Enrollment up across Maine’s public university, community college systems
While the overall number of students has increased slightly, enrollment at individual schools varies. Some have seen major growth since last year, while others have declined.
Posted inMaine, News
Farmington property owners to learn about new valuations Sept. 12
Town officials caution that an increase in a property’s value does not mean a similar increase in taxes on the property.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Construction of Waterville apartment complex expected to start next year
The former Bob-In Restaurant & Lounge at the corner of Temple and Front streets has been razed and the ground leveled in preparation for the future Head of Falls Village apartment complex.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Erratic driving led to Skowhegan traffic stop, detaining of 14 Romanians
Border Patrol agents detained 10 people stopped in a vehicle, a family member who came to the scene in another car and another 3 people staying at a nearby hotel, according to police reports.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
State rangers will patrol Tumbledown Mountain over Labor Day weekend
Rangers also reminded hikers that camping has been prohibited on the mountain since 2021.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Susan Collins ‘extremely alarmed’ at Trump administration firing of CDC director
Maine’s senior senator reacted Thursday to the firing of Susan Monarez, who was let go by the administration this week after reportedly clashing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.