In the long run, it may be less costly for companies to offer sick leave and for employees to take it when needed.
2015
Hosts will make 2016 Rose Parade their last
Bob Eubanks and Stephanie Edwards have covered the California event since 1982.
‘Glee’ star faces child porn charges
Police say they found ‘hundreds of images’ on Mark Salling’s computer.
France opens files about Vichy collusion with Nazi occupiers
Historians and average citizens alike will have access to the details of a disturbing chapter of French history.
Strimling and LePage do lunch, talk policy over steak and potatoes
Portland’s new mayor and the governor meet at the Blaine House to discuss the relationship between Maine’s biggest city and the state government.
Maine lawmakers calling for transportation chief to explain Casco Bay Bridge privatization
Democrats on the Transportation Committee say they should have been consulted before such a ‘significant policy change.’
Letter to the editor: Consider giving a mother a chance at living a full life
Twenty-five years ago, Katie Costello’s kidney failed. If I may use the word “fortunate,” she was; her brother’s blood type matched and she received the gift of his kidney. We always ask: Why are good people faced with more than one tragedy? Does it make a person stronger in their faith? Does it reinforce ties […]
Letter to the editor: ‘Master fear instead of cultivating it’ when it comes to refugees
What a fitting editorial to appear in the Christmas Day edition of your paper (“Our View: Angel’s message still rings out this Christmas”). The angel’s admonition to “Fear not” that you cited can certainly seem unrealistic in modern times, in light of the challenges around the globe. So I was thrilled that you encouraged following […]
Statewide heating oil prices continue to drop
Mainers can expect to pocket savings of about $450 on average this heating season.
Red Sox great Frank Malzone dies at 85
Malzone played third base for Boston for 11 seasons.