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Updated July 26 New state laws aims to help former inmates find jobs In most cases, employers will not be allowed to ask applicants about criminal history on applications, though they can do so during job interviews. . Share A new state law that bars employers from using job applications to ask about applicants’ past crimes “removes one of the most impactful and challenging barriers” to having released inmates rejoin Maine’s workforce, the state’s corrections commissioner said. Corrections Commissioner Randall Liberty, former warden of the Maine State Prison, told legislators the m...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.   PUTNEY — Next Stage Arts saw its highest attended event in recent years when Yemen Blues took the stage on the lawn of the Putney Inn this past weekend. With over 300 people in attendance, Next Stage Executive Director Keith Marks said the musical group fronted by Ravid Kahalani and Shanir Blumenkranz attracted the biggest crowd he has seen since he took over the Putney arts organization in early 2020. He attributes the high attendance at Sunday’s event to the talent of the artist, and local trust built by Next Stage. “Weâ�...

Maine business, education groups tout economic benefits of immigration reform More than 80 companies and organizations have signed a pledge saying Maine's economic future relies on state and federal policies that encourage immigration. Share Scores of companies, business associations and colleges have signed a declaration of principles advocating federal immigration reform and local efforts to welcome more immigrants to Maine. It is the first time in the state’s history that a broad spectrum of interests has joined “to publicly say that for strong communities and a strong economic future...