A new law that took effect this year covers an estimated 85 percent of the workforce and allows workers to earn up to five days of paid time off each year.
January 2021
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Plenty of lingering species found in Maine Christmas Bird Count
In the annual count, there were plenty of birds that should already be southbound found along the Midcoast.
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Posted inSports
Cape Elizabeth teen is youngest skier on World Cup ski cross tour
Stuart Whittier, 19, is competing in Europe for the U.S. team in a sport that combines elements of freestyle skiing with traditional Alpine events.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Congress slow to see risk of deadly virus
In January 2019 I spoke to an aide of Sen. Susan Collins concerning the dangerous spread of volatile organic compounds and associated dangers, such as deadly viruses coming from China threatening our existence on this planet. I was exposed to toxic volatile organic compounds by my employer, made extremely ill and forced into retirement and […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Susan Collins should become an independent
Sen. Susan Collins should follow the lead of other principled Republicans, like former Rep. Paul Mitchell of Michigan and former New Hampshire Republican Chair Jennifer Horn, and resign from the Republican Party. As an independent, she could represent the people of Maine without allying herself with a party that has become synonymous with Donald Trump […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Ed Tarkington echoes ‘Gatsby’ with a gentle Southern drawl
At the end of the year, the copyright on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” expired, so anyone can now use its characters and particulars to fashion their own version, much as Jean Rhys did in “Wide Sargasso Sea,” based on Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre.” That’s why we just saw the release of “Nick,” by […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Passivity enables nation’s five-year takeover by faux ‘patriots’
It’s past time to honor the sacrifices made by our parents and grandparents and stand up for democratic values.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Maine has needs that can be met by ‘rainy day’ funds
I am pleased that Gov. Mills is putting together a budget that does not increase taxes. I am sure that was a challenge. However, my only problem is that the budget is not tapping the “rainy day” fund. I hope I never live to see rain falling harder than it is today. Send that money […]
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Letter to the editor: Collins must discuss ways to get Trump out of office
I thank Sen. Angus King for saying it so clearly and concisely, “Donald Trump’s campaign to undermine our democratic system is the single most irresponsible act ever committed by a United States President in our history.” He does Maine proud! Many of us cannot understand why Sen. Susan Collins fails to find courage in her […]
Posted inFood
How to safely defrost meats, soups, baked goods and more
Do it right to prevent food poisoning or other illness.
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