Some companies that plan to offer their own programs object to paying into the state program during its 16-month startup period. The 1% payroll tax is split evenly between employers and their workers.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine Crime, News
Livermore Falls woman charged with striking 2 juveniles, who she said threw rocks at her windows
Kelly Reilly, 40, was arrested on charges of assault, refusing to submit to arrest and obstruction of government administration.
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Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Senate District 19: Duguay, Martin face off in western Maine Republican primary
We asked the candidates in the June 11 primary about themselves, and the actions of the last Legislature. Here are their answers.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
Great grad: Mt. Blue’s Kathleen Yeaton does not give up when faced with challenges
She has been the go-to person for her peers when they need academic help.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine hazmat teams simulate mass decontamination in training at SMCC
Maine Army National Guard Civil Support Team and the Maine Emergency Management Agency held a series of full-scale training exercises across the state this week. This scenario involved a simulated mass decontamination.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Winthrop schools may have to pay if district doesn’t use electric buses that came riddled with problems
The school buses, which were awarded from the federal Clean School Bus program but soon broke down, have been off the road since early this year. Though the buses have now passed inspection, School Board members are uncertain about whether to put them back in service.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Potentially live grenade discovered at West Paris home
The device was identified as an Mk 2 grenade, commonly known as a ‘pineapple grenade,’ which was introduced by the U.S. military in 1918.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Keim, Tilsley face off in Republican primary for Oxford County Commission
The state primary is Tuesday, June 11.
Posted inMaine, News
Police: Sleeping driver hits cruiser, injures state trooper on I-95 in Sidney
Keishaunna Tavares, 34, of California dozed off while northbound on Interstate 95 and ran into the back of a police cruiser being driven by the trooper, officials said.