AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor  is warning the public about a variety of websites advertising help with filing unemployment insurance, or UI claims. These websites are not affiliated with the Maine Department of Labor’s Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. Claims should only be filed by the claimant themselves through the Maine Department of Labor’s […]

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Labor is advising workers, job seekers and employers that changes in state and federal wage and overtime will occur simultaneously on Jan. 1: Maine’s minimum wage rises from $11 to $12 per hour for most workers. The state’s minimum salary for exemption from overtime eligibility — which is tied […]

PORTLAND — Drug overdoses are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the United States and every day we see the impact that prescription drug abuse has on our neighborhoods. This crisis is destroying communities throughout New England and thenation. In an effort to address this epidemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New England Field Division […]

I ran for office so that I could to make a difference for my community and state, plain and simple. This year, we made some meaningful strides toward progress, and I’ve written about many of them here already: There’s the $130 million of new and expanded property tax relief for families, seniors and hardworking Mainers; […]

The Enclave is making new friends but keeping the old with a visit from Scarborough Brownie Troop’s No. 629 and No. 633. The girls arrived at the senior living community dressed in fun holiday outfits and performed holiday songs for the audience. Residents who were former Girl or Boy Scouts were asked to come up […]