Hannaford joins growing pool of retailers offering paid parental leave

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Published
August 28, 2019

Hannaford joins growing pool of retailers offering paid parental leave

The 6-week parental leave policy will apply to workers who average at least 30 hours per week on the job.
Published
July 5, 2019

SMCC streamlines student application process as enrollment declines

On-the-Spot Acceptance Days will make it easier for students to apply to Southern Maine Community College, where enrollment is down 14% since 2011.
Published
June 19, 2019

Freeport wine bar Conundrum closes

The owner said a 'lack of employees' led to the decision.
Published
April 19, 2019

Testimony is divided as Maine lawmakers consider paid family and medical leave for most workers

House Speaker Sara Gideon's bill would establish a payroll tax to support state-run insurance to cover the costs.
Published
April 10, 2019

Bates College, Gallup report: Grads want ‘purposeful’ work

Gallup and Bates issue report calling on educators to focus on what students need to find happiness in employment.
Published
April 1, 2019

Maine businesses may benefit from additional visas for temporary foreign workers

Federal immigration authorities are expected to release an additional 30,000 visas for the workers, which could help fill seasonal labor gaps afflicting Maine's summer tourism businesses.
Published
March 29, 2019

Maine Voices: It’s time for nonviolent offenders to receive a second chance

Mainers convicted of low-level crimes should be able to clear their records and move on with their lives.
Published
March 28, 2019

‘This is Maine’ picked up by NESN

Erin Ovalle's series on what draws people to Maine will air on Saturday mornings starting April 6.
Published
February 26, 2019

Maine Voices: Sen. Collins should prioritize Mainers’ needs, advocate for $15 minimum wage

A third of our workforce would benefit from a base-pay hike – and so would the businesses where these workers would spend money.
Published
February 21, 2019

Legislators may ease path to job licensing to bolster opportunity in Maine

New Mainers are especially likely to wind up underemployed when state won't recognize foreign credentials.