Stories by Jennifer Michaud II

6 years ago

Maine Senate endorses modified paid leave mandate

A first-in-the-nation compromise bill that would mandate paid leave in 85 percent of Maine’s workforce is sailing for passage through the Democratic-led Legislature after easily gaining initial approval in a Senate vote on Tuesday.

6 years ago

Canada geese enjoy the warmer weather

The view from Riverside Park on Wednesday, April 17, shows the Presque Isle Stream at moderately high levels as a pair of Canada geese glide along.

6 years ago

Bill to strip Maine vaccination exemptions moves ahead despite GOP opposition

AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill that would repeal nonmedical exemptions to Maine school immunization requirements won a split legislative committee’s backing on Wednesday, putting the measure supported by Gov. Janet Mills’ administration on track to pass. The proposal from Rep. Ryan Tipping, D-Orono, yielded the longest public hearing of the legislative session in March, with nearly 1,700 […]

6 years ago

Cecil G. Lorom, Jr.

June 27, 1952 – March 15, 2018 CARIBOU, Maine — Friends and family please join us at the Littleton Cemetery on Rt. 1 in Littleton, ME for the interment of Cecil Jr., on his 66th birthday, June 27, 2018 at 3 p.m.