It will increase from $14.15 to $14.65 as contributions to the state’s new paid family and medical leave program also kick in.
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Annual Hanukkah celebration in Waterville lights candles, brightens community
The gathering Sunday at Beth Israel Synagogue at 291 Main St. celebrated the fifth night of Hanukkah.
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What to do with old Christmas trees after the holidays? Goats in Gorham have an idea.
Many Maine communities offer Christmas tree recycling, and some local farms are accepting trees to feed to livestock.
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Three fishermen break through the ice at Brettuns Pond in Livermore
No one was seriously injured when the three went through the ice Saturday evening while ice fishing.
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Jimmy Carter had solid ties to Lewiston-Auburn
The former president spoke at least twice at Bates College, and campaigned here during his long-shot bid for the White House
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Maine leaders mourn death of President Carter
The 39th president of the United States had made several trips to Maine before and during his presidency and is being remembered for his ‘remarkable life.’
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Smoke detectors alert family to fire early Sunday in Waterville
Residents of the mobile home at 64 Ford Drive reported the fire at 2:45 a.m. after seeing evidence of flames above their kitchen cabinets, according to officials.
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Here’s what to look for as Maine’s 2026 race for governor takes shape
Speculation has already seeped into the public arena, with well-known political figures such as Rep. Jared Golden and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, and potential dark horse candidates such as Travis Mills, a retired U.S. Army staff sergeant, all in the mix.
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Maine’s toxic firefighting foam shipped out of state to poor areas
Newly released records show more than 22,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam and rinse water recovered after the recent Brunswick spill were trucked to waste incinerators in low-income communities far from Maine’s borders.
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Is Maine finally turning the tide on overdose deaths? Maybe.
In the first 10 months of 2024, there have been 403 fatal drug overdoses, which puts the state on pace for its lowest annual total since 2019.