Hegseth repeatedly tried to deflect the various misconduct allegations and instead focus on his own combat experience in the Army National Guard.
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Posted inBusiness
Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company ends open-door policy
Employees and customers have struggled with unruly and even dangerous behavior in stores.
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Posted inBusiness
IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments. Who is getting them?
The IRS is distributing payments to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.
Posted inCommunity, Things to Do
Here are 5 outdoor winter activity offerings in central Maine
Ice skating, snowshoeing and skiing events are available in Clinton, Hallowell, Rangeley, Skowhegan and Waterville.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Proposal to increase Maine’s cigarette tax draws praise and concern
Health advocates have lauded Gov. Janet Mills’ proposal for a tax increase on cigarettes, though some businesses are concerned it could prompt people near the New Hampshire border to make purchases there instead.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville school board elects Erin McDermott as chair
McDermott, 49, who lives in Ward 3, has served on the Board of Education for two years.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Speaker of Maine House unveils bill to ease health care workforce shortage
Under the legislation, employers could pay front-line direct care workers up to 140% of the state minimum wage, or $20.51 an hour.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Antiques Roadshow coming to Boothbay in June
Maine is 1 of just 2 states to have never hosted the roadshow in its nearly 3-decade run, but that changes this summer.
Posted inCommunity
Thomas College recognizes 2024 fall honors list students
The college is located on West River Road in Waterville.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine higher education leaders praise governor’s proposed budget
Gov. Janet Mills’ $11.6 billion spending plan includes a 4% increase for higher education, an extension of the free community college program, and state contributions for the new Paid Family Medical Leave program.