Critics say mandatory paid sick leave is an unfair burden for small firms. Advocates believe it’s both a public health and a work issue.
2013
Posted inCurrent, The Forecaster
Church ‘doing for others’ to honor civil rights icon
The First Parish Congregational Church, UCC of Saco began its first Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event in 2009 in response to a question posed more than four decades ago by the late civil rights leader: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’ “ For the fifth […]
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Posted inCurrent, Southern Forecaster
Church ‘doing for others’ to honor civil rights icon
The First Parish Congregational Church, UCC of Saco began its first Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event in 2009 in response to a question posed more than four decades ago by the late civil rights leader: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’ “ For the fifth […]
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Raven revenge: Brady, Pats fall short
New England’s bid for another trip to the Super Bowl ends with a 28-13 loss to Baltimore.
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NBA Roundup: Pistons dispatch Celtics in return to U.S.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Lawrence Frank made it clear before the game that his Detroit Pistons couldn’t afford to lean on any built-in excuses after returning from overseas. Jet lag, a break in routine and a tough Boston opponent? Frank’s team overcame all of it. “We bent, and we didn’t break,” the Detroit coach said. […]
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots Notebook: Patriots can’t step up after Talib injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots have always stressed the “next-man-up” system. Someone goes down, the next guy has to step in and pick things up. Sunday night, they simply couldn’t do it again. Cornerback Aqib Talib went down with a thigh injury with 5:10 left in the first quarter and the Patriots secondary […]
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Steve Solloway: Patriots down and out
The Baltimore Ravens hand New England a dreary night
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Maine victim’s relatives yearn for answers
They suspect Margarita Scott had been dead for some time before her body was found.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots Beat: Simply not good enough
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – There was no miracle catch this time. There was no “Are-you-kidding-me?” play. Yet another season has ended for the New England Patriots without a Super Bowl championship. And Vince Wilfork, the team’s leader on defense, a 325-pound tackle whose word is to be taken very seriously, knew why. “The best team won […]
Posted inLife & Culture, News
Review: Sports fans who chose Anastasio chose well
When a legendary musician appears on the same night as the Patriots are in a playoff game, allegiances can be tested.