Workers say the extra money is a helpful income supplement, but some customers are bristling at the request at coffee shops and other counter service eateries where tipping has not typically been expected and staff make at least minimum wage.
January 2023
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Sports on TV: Monday, January 23, 2023
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Monday, January 23 COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S) 6:30 p.m. BTN — Wisconsin at Northwestern 7 p.m. CBSSN — Colgate at Boston U. ESPN — Duke at Virginia Tech 7:30 p.m. ESPNU — Norfolk St. at Morgan St. 9 p.m. CBSSN — New Mexico at Nevada ESPN […]
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U.S. regulators deny emergency request to slow ships to ease whale strikes
Environmental groups argue that protecting the whales while they are on the move is especially important because mother whales and their young are at risk.
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Australian Open: Shelton, Paul give U.S. three men in quarterfinals
Ben Shelton will face fellow American Tommy Paul in the quarters, the first meeting of two U.S. men this late in the tournament since 2007.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Lewiston man arrested, charged with sexually assaulting girl younger than age 12 in Wilton
A family member reported the assault to the Wilton Police Department.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Four Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy
It’s another major victory for the Justice Department, which is also trying to secure sedition convictions against the former leader of the Proud Boys and 4 associates.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Sumner man accused of stealing German shepherd in Livermore Falls
Harley, 18 months, was initially reported missing Saturday, but later the dog was reported stolen. He was discovered Sunday night in Piscataquis County.
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Sports Digest: Orono High’s Ruth White named the Gatorade Maine Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year
Ruth White won her second straight Class C girls’ title and became the only Maine high school runner to win back-to-back New England titles.
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Snow Tracker: Snowfall totals for Jan. 23
These snow totals reflect data gathered up to 1 p.m. on Monday by the National Weather Service. Totals will be updated as they are reported.
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Wicked weird winter: Snow rollers, thundersnow, frost quakes and more
An expert explains some of the stranger events caused by weather that happen in winter.