Two of the three gubernatorial candidates vying to succeed Gov. Janet Mills this November agree on the major challenges Maine schools are facing: students are falling behind in reading and math, mental health needs are growing, educators are underpaid and stretched thin, and school buildings are aging without enough resources to replace them. Democratic Hannah […]
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A thief or group of thieves tried to steal an ATM from a Shreveport credit union early Monday, using chains and a pickup truck, but the attempt was unsuccessful, police said.
With U.S. Rep. Jared Golden on his way out of Congress, the business and labor groups that united behind him are once again at odds in the 2nd District. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Republican Paul LePage in the race Thursday. In contrast, Democrat Matt Dunlap has the backing of several major unions. It’s […]
One day after nurses and union members rallied in support of detained Maine Medical Center nurse Debora Kapisha, the union announced Thursday that she was released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and is back home. Union members, local leaders call on MaineHealth to help secure release of detained nurse “We’re incredibly proud that nurses […]
More than 100 nurses, union members, officials and other supporters are calling on MaineHealth to intervene after federal immigration authorities detained a nurse last week. Members of the Maine State Nurses Association and other supporters gathered outside Maine Medical Center Wednesday in support of Debora Kapisha, an asylum seeker who works at the Portland hospital, […]
New Jersey requires cannabis companies to sign agreements with labor unions. That’s illegal, one cannabis firm alleges in a new lawsuit.
The staff of The Maine Monitor announced Tuesday that they have formed a union, which has been voluntarily recognized by the nonprofit outlet. “We think the union is a great way to strengthen what is an already incredible organization,” said senior reporter Rose Lundy. “And throughout this process, it’s been really great to see that […]
When Chaquan May’s baby girl was born at 23 weeks with life-threatening conditions, she never could have imagined that fighting a powerful union would be one of the many difficulties of providing her daughter’s medical and nursing services herself at home.
Drama continues to define the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Albeit off stage.
