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Air quality monitoring to begin in South Portland next month

by Gillian Graham May 30, 2019May 31, 2019

The program will address community concerns raised by a federal lawsuit that accused Global Partners LP of violating the Clean Air Act at its petroleum storage facility on the Fore River.

Health, Local & State, News, Politics, Religion and Values

Maine House passes ‘death with dignity’ bill by 4 votes

by Scott Thistle May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

Tuesday’s vote marks initial approval of the measure, which would make Maine the 8th state to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with prescribed medication.

Business, Local & State, News, Politics

New law to make Maine first state with paid sick time that covers more than getting sick

by Scott Thistle May 28, 2019December 27, 2019

The law, effective Jan. 1, 2021, will require businesses with 10 or more employees to give their workers as much 40 hours of paid time yearly for illness or family emergencies.

Outdoors, Sports

More millennials are birding, around the country and in Maine

by Deirdre Fleming May 26, 2019May 24, 2019

Young Maine birders say they like the connection to nature – and the sheer joy of watching birds.

Local & State, News, Politics

Senate passes bill to allow more medical professionals to perform abortions

by Scott Thistle May 23, 2019May 24, 2019

The measure, which passed 19-16 with largely Democratic support, was previously approved by the House and has the backing of Gov. Janet Mills.

Food

Hungry in Belfast? Have a happy-hour feast at Darby’s

by Deirdre Fleming May 23, 2019May 15, 2019

BELFAST — Everything in moderation is an adage I’ve long tried to subscribe to when dining. Since I turned 50 this year, my eating motto got more restrictive: small plates, small portions. But when I stopped at Darby’s Restaurant and Pub in the heart of Belfast on a spring day, I didn’t adhere to either […]