If passed by the full Legislature as expected on Jan. 4, the first checks would be mailed to qualified taxpayers in late January.
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Hallowell restaurant cited for 691 child labor law violations, fined $17,275
The violations at The Quarry Tap Room occurred over two years, and primarily involved employees younger than 18 working more hours than permitted by the state, according to officials.
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Founders’ simple idea grew into a powerful legacy
Their charity grew out of a simple little idea the two friends conjured up in the difficult winter of 1949.
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Midcoast braces for end of federal rental assistance program
The Emergency Rental Assistance program, which has helped cover rent, utility and other housing costs for over 34,000 Mainers in the past 20 months, is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving town leaders, housing advocates and lawmakers to prepare for a spike in Mainers who need help paying their bills this winter.
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Ocean bottom-dweller helps battle food insecurity this Christmas
Maine Coast Fisherman’s Association donates 150 servings of locally sourced monkfish stew to Brunswick soup kitchen.
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Maine housing market may be easing for buyers, November numbers show
Prices are still rising, but at a slower pace than during the past two years, and mortgage rates fell slightly last month, according to data released Wednesday.
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Maine Medical Center nurses protest cuts to paid leave
The hospital acknowledges that it cut paid leave for bereavement, jury duty and military service, saying the benefit was never discussed during contract negotiations with the nurses union this year.
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Legislative committee supports heating aid package that includes $450 checks
The vote came after an hours-long public hearing where advocates and lawmakers urged passage of the original $473 million bill to provide emergency heating and energy relief, and rental assistance.
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Lobster legislation a ‘Christmas miracle’ for Maine’s industry – if it passes
Maine’s congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday made their case for the six-year pause on new lobstering regulations. If approved, money for developing new fishing practices could start flowing this spring.
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Storm packing heavy rain, strong winds will barrel into Maine Thursday night
Current forecasts call for 50-60 mph wind gusts, potentially leading to more power outages leading into the holiday weekend.