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Business

Maine bumps up minimum wage starting in January

by Staff report September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

The cost of living index rose 2.4%, prompting an increase in Maine’s minimum wage, tipped wage and overtime threshold.

Forecaster Sports

Cheverus girls’ soccer coach reaches milestone

by Michael Hoffer September 15, 2023September 16, 2023

Craig Roberts earned his 100th career victory earlier this week.

Nature Notes: Goldenrods important for pollinators

by Andrew Mackie Executive Director of Scarborough Land Trust September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Fall is a wonderful time of year in New England. Walking through meadows in September takes me back to my childhood growing up next to an old field. As much as apples and cider signify the start of fall, so does the explosion of the bright yellow flowers of goldenrod. It was an easy way […]

Nation & World

One American, 2 Russians blast off in Russian capsule to International Space Station

by Associated Press September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

The crew was due to arrive 3 hours later, joining 7 station residents from the U.S., Russia, Denmark, and Japan.

Scarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies

Motorcyclist dead at scene of accident in Scarborough

September 15, 2023September 18, 2023

SCARBOROUGH — Scarborough police responded to an emergency call reporting a motorcycle accident on Sept. 14. The lone operator, 52-year-old Brian Buck was found dead at the scene when officers and members of the Scarborough Fire Department responded to the call which was received at about 5:39 a.m. around 93 Broadturn Road, according to police. […]

Nation & World, News

Ukrainian troops reclaim a village near Bakhmut. It’s a small win in a churning counteroffensive

by SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Three months of intense fighting finally wore down Russian forces in Andriivka, a tiny patch along the sprawling front, allowing Ukraine’s 3rd Assault Brigade to make a lightning move to encircle Russian forces.

Maine, Politics

Settlement talks expected to continue in lawsuit over state’s indigent defense system

by Emily Allen September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

After Justice Michaela Murphy rejected a proposed deal this week, the ACLU says it will continue working on a settlement, but is prepared to go to trial.