The majority believes a statewide policy would be better and that a local ordinance might inadvertently affect workers with existing paid time off benefits.
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Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing, wins James Beard award
He wins the outstanding wine, beer or spirits producer category, and was the only Mainer to reach the finals this year.
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Advertising firm banks on Maine ties
Garrand Moehlenkamp transitions to new leadership while trying to increase its presence in the food and beverage industry.
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Portland scales back infrastructure upgrades because of soaring construction costs
Other cities and the Maine Turnpike Authority are also contending with construction prices far above what they had budgeted.
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Mercy wins key approval to leave State Street campus for $75 million hospital
The Department of Health and Human Services approves a certificate of need for Northern Light Mercy Hospital to build its new facility on the Fore River Parkway.
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Two stabbed under highway overpass; Portland man arrested
Police said a man and a woman were stabbed under the Deering Avenue overpass of 295; Portland man arrested.
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Maine Composites Alliance, needing trained workers, will locate research lab at USM
A collaboration between the university and the Maine Composites Alliance will bring $1.5 million worth of equipment to the school’s Portland campus.
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Entrepreneurs see rules proposed for recreational pot as a sign of progress
Potential retailers give mostly decent grades to the draft marijuana regulations released by the state Monday.
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Twin seniors represent Fryeburg Academy at awards banquet
Each year, the Western Maine Conference sponsors an awards banquet to honor students from each school in the conference, which was held on Feb. 27 this year.
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Drug overdose deaths declined in 2018 but remain at historic levels
Maine had 354 drug deaths last year, a 15 percent decrease from the record set in 2017.