Maine Gov. Paul LePage has joined 15 other states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that companies can fire workers based on their sexual orientation and gender identity without violating federal workplace discrimination law. In an Aug. 23 amicus curiae – or friend of the court – brief filed with the Supreme Court, […]
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LePage’s proposed child protection system reforms get mixed reaction at hearing
AUGUSTA — A public hearing held Monday on a handful of child protection reform bills revealed strong support for additional investments but also laid bare wider systemic problems that have worsened, in part, because of a continued erosion of social services. Dozens testified before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee on five bills unveiled […]
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Judge extends ban on posting untraceable 3D guns online
A U.S. judge in Seattle blocked the Trump administration Monday from allowing a Texas company to post online plans for making untraceable 3D guns, agreeing with 19 states and the District of Columbia that such access to the plastic guns would pose a security risk. The states sued to stop an agreement that the government […]
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One killed when SUV strikes fuel truck on Gorham bypass
GORHAM — One person was killed Tuesday morning when an SUV slammed into a tractor-trailer hauling fuel on the Gorham bypass. Gorham police Chief Daniel Jones said SUV crossed the centerline and hit the truck around 5:30 a.m. The driver of the SUV, who was alone in the vehicle, was killed. The Bernard Rines Bypass […]
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AG Janet Mills threatens to sue LePage administration over legal fees
AUGUSTA — Attorney General Janet Mills is threatening to take legal action to force the LePage administration to release $4.9 million owed to her office for legal services to state agencies. LePage’s refusal to allow funds, already approved by the Legislature, to flow to the Attorney General’s Office is apparently threatening the office’s ability to […]
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Swingin' Bears to hold beginners square dance class
PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris has announced their first beginners class. The class is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5. The lesson will be free. They encourage all to come to the cafeteria at the Oxford Hills Middle School, 100 Pine St. at 6:15 p.m. Caller Ray Hilton will […]
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Funeral notices for Tuesday, Aug. 28
BROCHU — Phyllis A., 87, formerly of Lisbon, died Friday, Aug. 24. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Clough Cemetery on Route 196 in Lewiston. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, ME 04252. COTE — Lisa Marie, 49, passed away Saturday, […]
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Espling will make Maine better
I am writing in support of state Senate candidate Ellie Espling. She served my district in the House with genuine care for the people she represented. She read and researched every bill to see how it would affect my area and voted accordingly. With careful thought, she submitted common-sense legislation meant to improve the lives […]
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Friend goes to bat
DEAR ABBY: I have reached a crossroads with my career. I used to love my job. I play an important role at my company, and I’m good at what I do. Long term, it provides job security. However, the pay is subpar, and my recent request for a raise was denied. I haven’t received a […]
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Supporters wrong about Golden
Congressional candidate Jared Golden has supporters talking about two things — his military service and working across party lines to get things done. I investigated. Military service of all forms should be honored, but it does not automatically qualify someone as the best option. I have numerous military veterans as friends and every one of […]