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Dairy farm workers rallying Saturday to demand Hannaford’s supermarket chain adopt new code of conduct.
The organizers want the supermarket chain to sign a farmworker-authored code of conduct that sets standards for labor and housing conditions on dairy farms.
Celebrity golf event raises money for Portland’s Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital
FALMOUTH, Maine (WGAN) This Wednesday through Saturday, Falmouth Country Club is hosting a celebrity golf tournament.
Maine bill proposing one of country’s least restrictive abortion laws narrowly clears House vote
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A proposal to expand access to abortions narrowly passed Thursday night in the Maine House, clearing the first hurdle after lawmakers kicked off an emotional floor debate.
City manager selects Portland’s next top cop
City manager Danielle West has selected Mark Dubois to serve as Portland’s next chief of police.
Man accused of killing Westbrook couple made violent threats long before deadly shooting, court records show
Court records have revealed new information about a man accused of gunning down two people in a Westbrook parking lot Monday night, including mental illness and a long history of making violent threats.
Maine Legislature vote expands sovereignty for Native American tribes
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Native American tribes in Maine took an important step toward greater sovereignty as the state Legislature voted to let most federal laws apply to Wabanaki tribes, putting them on the same footing as other federally recognized tribes across the country.
The Five Best Summer Jobs for Teens
Portland, Maine (WGAN) A study ranked the five best summer jobs for teenagers: Camp counselor, babysitter, tutor, dog walker, and…
Paid leave program gets initial approval in Maine Senate
The Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill to establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program.
Maine House advances proposal to let federal laws apply to tribes in the state
The Maine House approved a bill Wednesday that would let Native Americans in Maine benefit from federal laws despite a state land claims settlement.
