The law went into effect Friday and is the latest state-level effort among Democrat-controlled states to give workers more options to seek compensation for lost wages.
August 2024
Posted inOlympics, Sports
USA Gymnastics says panel won’t reconsider stripping Jordan Chiles of bronze medal
American gymnast Jordan Chiles has been asked to return the bronze medal she was awarded in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics.
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Posted inMaine, News
Harpswell man seriously injured after crashing car into tree
Jeffrey Berkowitz, 76, was transported to Maine Med with life-threatening injuries after he fell asleep at the wheel, the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
FBI investigating after Trump campaign said sensitive documents were hacked by Iran
Iran’s mission to the United Nations, when asked about the claim of the Trump campaign, denied being involved.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris is pushing joy. Trump paints a darker picture. Will mismatched moods matter?
Democrats are playing up their sunnier outlook, while the Trump campaign argues their candidate is reflecting the dour mood of the country.
Posted inNation & World, News
Puerto Rico cancels classes, activates National Guard as Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches
Ernesto formed Monday in the Atlantic and was moving toward the French Caribbean.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Walz is making a 5-state dash, traveling solo for 1st time as Harris’ running mate
The Minnesota governor is attending fundraisers this week in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New York.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. beefs up posture in Middle East, warns Iran-backed attack on Israel could be imminent
The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
Coast Guard rescues 6 people who abandoned flaming trawler
The captain, 4 crew members and an NOAA observer used a life raft to escape the 81-foot Three Girls over 100 nautical miles off Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Going into second season, ‘Pop’ Douglas ready to add to Patriots passing game
Demario ‘Pop’ Douglas might stand at just 5-8, but is one of many receivers who could step up for the Patriots.