Supporters of reform say the system is unfair to injured workers, but opponents warn that the proposed changes could drive insurers away.
2019
Posted inBusiness, Food, Source
Meet the 2019 Russell Libby Scholarship Winners
A future veterinarian, a Scarborough farmer, and a community group from Milbridge that’s teaching kids how to garden and eat healthier food are all winners this year.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
UNE student turns love of football into her NFL opportunity
Andrea Gosper, a senior softball player at the University of New England, lands a paid internship in the scouting department of the Buffalo Bills.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Op-ed helps raise awareness of student food insecurity
As president and CEO of University Credit Union, I want to express appreciation for the March 25 op-ed by professor Michael Hillard and Preble Street Executive Director Mark R. Swann, “Maine Voices: College students need to fill their stomachs to fuel their brains,” as well as for the University of Southern Maine hosting the 2019 […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
BMS Sixth-Grade Band members represent school at District 1 Honors Music Festival
BIDDEFORD — A total of 11 Biddeford Middle School sixth-grade band members were selected to perform in the 6th Grade District 1 Honors Music Festival at Old Orchard Beach High School on March 9. According to Amy Delorge, BMS Director of Bands, this group represented the most dedicated, committed, talented students from throughout York County. Students received challenging […]
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Bob Humphrey: The Once and Future King?
Turkeys have long been called the king of North American game birds. But are they?
Posted inSource
The Cultivator: Resilience Hub teaches skills that build community and sustainable landscapes
Using old tools, sustainability concepts and lots of volunteers, the Resilience Hub is remaking public and private landscapes all around Portland, transforming manicured lawns into buffets of natural foods.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Naples suspect charged with drug trafficking
A 37-year-old man from Naples was arrested and charged with trafficking drugs and possession of drugs during a routine traffic stop at 4:25 p.m. Thursday in Naples, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday. Jason R. Dailey was charged with violating conditions of release, possession of scheduled drugs and trafficking scheduled drugs. He is being […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Flood concerns rising in Aroostook County
A combination of warm weather, rain and melting snow was feeding floodwaters in low-lying areas of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont on Saturday. The National Weather Service in Caribou was reporting potentially dangerous flood levels in Aroostook County Saturday evening, including a flood warning for the Washburn Bridge in Washburn. The bridge was just below […]
Posted inGreg Kesich, Opinion
Greg Kesich: The secrets of the termite mound
A Maine author’s book about blind, wood-munching bugs leads to some interesting ideas on how we live.