The news is expected to save businesses money at a time of growing economic uncertainty.
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Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The workers, all entry-level employees still in their probationary periods, were briefly fired by the Navy Department last week.
York business owner accused of sending racist texts, withholding pay from South Portland man
The attorney general’s office said the messages contained ‘racist and anti-immigrant invective and threats of violence.’
6 civilian employees laid off at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The termination orders came from the Department of the Navy, not the shipyard itself, labor leaders said. The terminations could save the yard less than $300,000 annually.
Berwick man in critical condition after rollover crash on I-95 in Kittery
Maine State Police identified the man as 48-year-old Kristopher Robidas-Adams.
Kittery day care won’t reopen following carbon monoxide poisoning
Building Blocks Learning Center plans to close after at least 11 people were hospitalized following the exposure.
Kittery day care had no carbon monoxide detectors before poisoning
A report from the state fire marshal’s office sent to parents shows Building Blocks Learning Center had several violations, including a lack of carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers.
For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all
During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned.
Carbon monoxide poisoning at Kittery day care caused by propane-powered saw
The concrete saw was being used in a nearby suite that was under construction, and smoke detectors near the saw were covered up, authorities said.
11 people from Kittery day care released from hospital after potential carbon monoxide poisoning
All of the patients were discharged from Portsmouth Regional Hospital Wednesday night, a hospital spokesperson said.