The 4 contracts ratified over the weekend cover more than 9,000 state employers, providing a 6% pay increase on Jan. 1, an $800 payment in February in lieu of retroactive raises and an additional 3% pay bump in July.
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Portland’s new homeless shelter in Riverside struggles to fill open beds
Though the shelter is billed as ‘low barrier,’ many people living outside see obstacles to going there, whether real or perceived.
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Pope’s policy on same-sex blessings met with welcome in Maine, but there are questions
Some Catholics say it’s further evidence that Pope Francis is moving to curb discrimination in the church; others say the announcement heralds no real change at all.
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Federal government holds off on plans for a High Peaks refuge
Maine lawmakers and residents of the region have pushed back on the proposal for months, arguing that such federal oversight is unneeded.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
A1 Diner feels the love from the community on the holiday weekend
A1 Diner hosted a Christmas Eve Brunch to get back on their feet after this week’s storm that knocked their power out from Monday until Friday.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Central Maine Family Christmas Dinner returns with holiday cheer, to new venue in Winslow
Organizers weren’t sure what to expect for turnout after several years without holding the event, but they were still ready to serve hundreds a free turkey dinner on Christmas Day at a new venue in Winslow.
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Community members provide free Christmas meals to hundreds
Volunteers prepared bags of freshly cooked meals and handed them out to those who could make it to the venue. Those who couldn’t, simply called and provided their address and phone number and the food reached their doorstep.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
At Canaan farm, families flock to feed horses on Christmas Eve
Pamela Rickenbach cares for disabled or ill horses at her farm and for two years has been inviting Mainers during the holidays to relive the tradition of caring for the animals.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Watch: Residents in Augusta had a moose on the loose in their backyard
The moose traveled to Murray Street at around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Friends, family mourn the loss of Fairfield man who died during historic storm
Dr. William Tanner was a dedicated mental health provider at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville for eight years, his friends and colleagues said.