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The problems cannot be divorced from a larger worker shortage during the pandemic and long-term issues facing an industry in which workers must provide intensive levels of care.

Five Questions With: John F. Murphy JOHN F. MURPHY was recently named CEO and president of BankNewport. / COURTESY BANKNEWPORT John F. Murphy was recently named CEO and president of BankNewport, taking over from former leader Sandra J. Pattie in May. Murphy has more than 30 years of industry experience, most recently as president of business banking for Citizens Bank. He has also worked in small business, community banking, equipment finance and auto financing, and for financial institutions Sa...

As part of DHHS’ commitment to equity and inclusion  in Maine’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) is  supporting  drive-up vaccination clinics that prioritize access and provide additional supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) – as well as caretakers, family members, and the local community. To date, OADS has supported six adult IDD vaccine clinics statewide, from Westbrook to Caribou, where more tha...

Story by Public Affairs Office – NUWC Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee spoke with solemn reverence to a crowd of more than 100 people at a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held May 27 at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. “On Memorial Day this year, I ask all Rhode Islanders to take the time and reflect. It’s my responsibility as an elected official and I think it’s everybody’s responsibility that lives in Rhode Island to remember,” McKee said. “Take a moment to paus...

Daily News staff Gov. Dan McKee spoke with solemn reverence to a crowd of more than 100 people at a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held May 27 at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. “On Memorial Day this year, I ask all Rhode Islanders to take the time and reflect. It’s my responsibility as an elected official and I think it’s everybody’s responsibility that lives in Rhode Island to remember,” McKee said. “Take a moment to pause during the day and truly take stock...

With the help of SunRaise and PowerMarket, the first community solar project in Gardiner, Maine has started producing clean energy. The largest subscriber

Read Article WEST PARIS — Thursday, Joy Dinsmore was introduced as the new town manager during the town’s regularly scheduled select board meeting. Selectmen approved appointing Dinsmore as town manager, tax collector, treasurer, clerk, road commissioner, general assistance administrator, local public access officer and addressing officer. Dinsmore has previously served as Adult Residential Manager at John F. Murphy Homes in Auburn. In other news, selectmen authorized Fire Chief Troy Billi...

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a package of COVID-19 relief measures that includes reforms for multiemployer pension funds.

Read Article DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have a brown leather Flex-steel recliner in good condition to give to someone who could use it. Please call me at 744-9128. — Gordon, Norway ANSWER: That’s very generous of you! Be prepared for lots of calls, Gordon. Stand by! DEAR SUN SPOTS: Lemon flavoring (extract) removes permanent marker. I can’t guarantee that it works on all surfaces, but it works on a lot of them. — No name, no town ANSWER: This is an idea to add to all the remedies listed for rem...

Watch: Making It Work: Minimum Wage, 5 Years Later The discussion about the impact of the 2016 law took place Thursday, Jan. 28. Share Making It Work is a live, interactive online series that brings together business leaders who are finding new ways to retain and generate revenue. Five years ago Maine created a new minimum wage law that raised the hourly minimum wage in increments and starting this year, ties annual increases to a cost of living calculation. How have small businesses and nonpr...