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Maine Lobstermen make waves at union event
LEWISTON — At the start of 2013, a group of lobstermen from up and down the coast got together and achieved something that surprised many: They formed a union. By the end of the year, the Maine Lobstermen Union boasted more than 600 members, and its list of achievements was growing fast. It lobbied legislators […]
Postal workers’ unions protest Staples program
CONCORD, N.H. — Postal workers in cities big and small protested in front of Staples stores on Thursday, objecting to the U.S. Postal Service’s pilot program to open counters in stores, staffed with retail employees. Rallies were planned at 50 locations in 27 states. In Concord, more than 100 boisterous workers donned bright blue shirts […]
Dutchmen capture NCAA title
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Union College won its first NCAA hockey title Saturday night, scoring three times in a 1:54 span in the first period in a 7-4 victory over Minnesota on Saturday night. Mike Vecchione tied it at 2 with 4:01 left in the first, Eli Lichtenwald gave the Dutchman the lead 57 seconds later, […]
Dumais helps Union get back to Frozen Four
Joe Dumais made his NCAA Division I head coaching debut this season — on an interim basis — while substituting behind the bench for Union bench boss Rick Bennett. Dumais is in his third year as an assistant coach with the Flying Dutchmen, his sixth as a Division I assistant. And next Thursday, he’ll coach […]
New contract means Auburn teachers will have to wait for raises
AUBURN — Auburn teachers have a new labor contract that gives them no raises this year, but they will get raises next year and some will get make-up step raises. The contract is “a placeholder,” Auburn Education Association President Bill Reilley said. “We’re pleased we could resolve a bridge contract for teachers,” Superintendent Katy Grondin […]
LePage lays out major initiatives for job creation, lowering taxes in State of the State
The state’s chief executive discussed most major policy areas — from energy and education to welfare reform — and reiterated his opposition to Medicaid expansion and desire to reform welfare. But the most sweeping new policy proposals focused on economic development, lowering taxes and fighting drug abuse in Maine. As was the case in his […]
Jefferson man dies in Union crash
UNION (AP) — Police say a Jefferson man has died after losing control of his vehicle on Route 17 in Jefferson. The Knox County Sheriff’s Department says it appears as if 37-year-old Chris LaFrance lost control of his SUV while traveling east at about 2 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle clipped the end of a guard […]
Lisbon checking out energy-saving measures
LISBON — The town has joined the school department in a joint venture to save money on energy costs. But a Request for Qualifications approved by the Town Council on Tuesday night is more than just a cost-savings effort. The town is looking for a “guaranteed performance contract” that spells out how much money needs […]
NFLPA files grievance on behalf of Hernandez
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The NFL Players Association has filed a grievance to help former New England Patriots star tight end Aaron Hernandez collect an $82,000 workout bonus.Hernandez’s contract provided for him to receive that amount if he participated in 90 percent of the team’s voluntary offseason workouts.“On behalf of all players, it is our […]