The filing alleges that the multimillion-dollar company behind YouTube’s most popular channel failed to provide minimum wages, overtime pay, uninterrupted meal breaks and rest time for competitors.
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Maine Republicans launch attack ads in 4 state Senate races
It’s the largest ad buy since Labor Day, the traditional start of the fall campaign season, and comes after Democrats mailed flyers opposing a Republican candidate trying to flip a Senate seat in Windham.
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Photos: Supermoon shines bright in Waterville
Skygazers were treated to a rare lunar trifecta Tuesday night, with a harvest moon, supermoon and partial lunar eclipse all occurring on the same night, as pictured from Waterville. All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Question 3 asks voters to support $10 million bond for historic buildings
Voters will weigh a proposal to borrow $10 million to help restore old buildings owned by government agencies or nonprofits across the state.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
The Fed is finally lowering interest rates. Here’s what you should know.
The central bank is acting because, after 11 rate hikes since March 2022, it feels confident that inflation is finally mild enough that it can begin to ease the cost of borrowing.
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Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to inflation fight
The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market, which has shown clear signs of slowing.
Posted inCommunity
Ridge Rambler Square Dance Club to offer lessons
The lessons are held from 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday at the Jonathan Bowman Center at 129 Hartland Road in St. Albans.
Posted inCommunity
Central Maine Square Dance Club to give dance lessons
The lessons are held from 6:30-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the George Mitchell School on Dutton Street in Waterville.
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Scholarships recognize emerging college leaders
Local students are from South Paris, Pittston and Harrison.
Posted inNation & World, News
Lebanon rocked by second wave of exploding devices as Israel declares a ‘new phase’ of war
Lebanon’s health ministry says one person was killed and over 100 were wounded by exploding electronic devices.