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Maine, News

Longtime legislator John Tuttle Jr. of Sanford dies at 70

by Randy Billings January 28, 2022January 29, 2022

The Democrat served in the state Legislature for nearly 30 years and also served as a Sanford city councilor.

Business, Maine, News

Bill would make more than 30,000 salaried workers in Maine eligible for overtime

by Peter McGuire January 28, 2022January 28, 2022

A legislative panel has endorsed a proposal to increase the salary threshold for overtime pay to more than $57,000 despite strong objections from pro-business groups.

Maine, News, Politics

Concerns emerge over bill proposing privacy amendment to Maine Constitution

by Dennis Hoey January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

The legislation would add privacy as a natural right in Maine and protect electronic data and communication from unreasonable seizure by the government.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Commission overseeing defense lawyers for Maine’s indigent pushes for a public defender office

by Megan Gray January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

The Maine Commission on Indigent Legal Services urged more reform to Maine’s system Thursday when presenting its annual report to the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine school climate grants could backfire

by The Editorial Board January 27, 2022January 26, 2022

Unless it’s carefully crafted, the program could reinforce existing inequities among the state’s school districts.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: We can’t leave overdose survival to chance – expand Maine’s Good Samaritan law

by Rebecca Bass Special to the Press Herald January 27, 2022January 27, 2022

L.D. 1862 will ensure that no one has to weigh getting emergency medical help against arrest or prosecution for nonviolent crimes.

Business, Maine, News, Politics

Maine Legislature fails to muster enough support to allow farmworkers to unionize

by Randy Billings January 26, 2022January 27, 2022

Lawmakers don’t override Gov. Mills’ veto of a bill to allow workers at farms with 5 or more employees to negotiate wages and working conditions.

Maine, News, Politics

Child welfare workers sound alarm, telling lawmakers of heavy workloads and long hours

by Randy Billings January 25, 2022January 26, 2022

Nearly 97% of caseworkers who responded to a union survey said they have too many cases to manage, and about 30% said they consider resigning on a daily basis.