Maine’s minimum wage has risen from $7.50 to $12 an hour since voters approved the increases in 2016. Supporters say it has helped low-income workers, but critics say it has hurt small businesses.
2019
Posted inElections, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins says she’s open to calling witnesses in impeachment trial
Maine’s Republican senator also says it was inappropriate for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to pledge ‘total coordination’ between the White House and the Senate during the trial.
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Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Three remain hospitalized after fatal Standish crash
Owen Oates, 8, died in the three-vehicle crash on Route 35 Saturday morning that hospitalized his parents and the driver of one of the other vehicles.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture
Hi dogo: 2 new breeds recognized by American Kennel Club
A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Justin Bieber to launch docu-series on YouTube in January
YouTube announced Tuesday that the 10-episode ‘Justin Bieber: Seasons’ will debut Jan. 27.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Richmond officials set budget, warrant article to explore RSU 2 withdrawal
With the recommendation of the Budget Committee, Richmond selectmen set the budget to explore withdrawal at $50,000, to be used if town residents vote in March for continuing the process of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, News
The 12 moments that changed the entertainment business forever
The collision of new technology, a massive creative boom, major corporate reorganizations and shifting consumer preferences has ensured the decade has seen unprecedented upheaval.
Posted inNation & World, News
Judge orders Alex Jones to pay $100,000 in Sandy Hook case
Jones is being sued for defamation in Texas by the parents of a 6-year-old who was among those killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Sanders vows to enact national standards for ‘forever’ chemicals in water
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders said companies should be paying to clean up contamination.