This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per hour.
Category: Maine
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Christmas Trappings: New England Swoons Over Lobster Pot Trees
The trees have become a sought-after backdrop for social media posts, holiday cards and even marriage proposals.
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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
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A Maine Resort Town Feels the Pressure of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Wells, like many U.S. tourist spots that rely on foreign labor, is fearful of immigration raids. The local police department’s agreement to collaborate with federal agents only adds to the anxiety.
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Slurping Toward Nirvana on the Maine Oyster Trail
Savoring all things fresh and briny while on a mission to visit all four of Maine’s oyster regions in just one long weekend.
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Robert A.G. Monks, Crusader Against ‘Imperial’ C.E.O.s, Dies at 91
A descendant of American wealth, he used his success in business to push for social responsibility in corporate leadership and encouraged shareholders to push back.
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6 Remote Places for a Volunteer Vacation
The burgeoning volunteer tourism sector lets travelers help maintain the natural beauty of the places they explore, from Patagonia to the Caucasus.
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Cabot Creamery Butter Is Recalled Over Fecal Contamination Risk
The company said it was voluntarily recalling 189 cases of its eight-ounce, sea-salted Extra Creamy Premium Butter after it found elevated levels of coliform bacteria.
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Bacteria Found in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste, Inspectors Say
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.
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How a Rural Maine County Jail Helped Prisoners Blunt Opioid Cravings
A sheriff fought to give prisoners addicted to opioids a shot that suppresses cravings for a month. Upon release, they were more likely to continue treatment.
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Teen Wins Maine Lobster Boat Race
Jeremy Beal, a boat builder and lobsterman, had a simple strategy: “Point it and punch it!” His 14-year-old daughter took it from there.
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Maine Will Vote on a New State Flag
A state committee selected a contest winner from more than 400 submissions. The Chuck Norris flag didn’t make the cut.