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Republicans look to defund Maine’s new paid leave program
An emergency bill from Rep. Joshua Morris, R-Turner, to eliminate a new payroll tax faces an uphill battle in the Legislature, where Democrats hold majorities in both chambers.
Monmouth man, 28, dies Sunday in Winthrop automobile crash
Justin Mason was killed Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 202, police said.
Mainers with ties to Syria celebrate fall of Assad regime
Bashar al-Assad’s regime was reportedly responsible for the deaths of more than 200,000 Syrian civilians from the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in March 2011 to June 2024.
Biden to declare Frances Perkins’ Newcastle home a national monument
She served as secretary of labor for Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1945 and spearheaded reforms like Social Security and the 40-hour work week.
Fire damages mobile home in Albion after kerosene space heater is used to thaw pipes
A fire Sunday afternoon at a single-wide mobile home at 41 Marks Road caused enough damage to make the dwelling uninhabitable until it is repaired, according to a fire official.
Federal funding helps schools hire mental health counselors
Administrators say the money is helping ‘meet students where they’re at.’ Whether providers will stay when the money runs out is another question.
Maine company wants to create a new American hotel chain
HomeAwhile, an apartment-style hotel being built in Scarborough, could set a blueprint for modern extended-stay lodging. The group behind it was shaped by working-class roots.
Maine artist designed shoes for the New England Patriots
Eamon White, a South Portland teacher, coach, graphic designer and shoe customizer, designed and hand-painted cleats and shoes for the Pats’ ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign.
How Maine celebrated the holidays 100 years ago
Children decorated their classrooms and performed plays for their parents, while local synagogues planned Hanukkah celebrations.