In Portland, labor leaders and workers call for legislation to protect workers, assist state and local governments, and boost unemployment benefits for struggling Mainers.
Labor Day
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More than 100 attend annual Western Maine Labor Council BBQ
LEWISTON – A renowned and veteran labor educator told a group of more than 100 workers Monday afternoon that getting universal health care for Americans “will be the fight of our generation.” Jose La Luz, an organizer, campaigner and educator with three decades of experience, spoke at the Western Maine Labor Council’s annual Labor Day […]
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Remembering the genesis of Labor Day
The origin and significance of Labor Day, as with other holidays, appears inevitably lost with time or drawn into the vortex of consumerism, disconnecting it from its roots. Surely, those who first experienced the birth of Labor Day in Maine in 1891 were closer to the “spirit” of the holiday which represents the dignity and […]
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Buckfield Labor Day parade celebrates the good old days
Zowie, the dog, gets a ride on the back of Nutmeg, a miniature horse, as he also pulls Phil Trundy, and Riana Lindell, from Runabout Farms Miniatures in Buckfield as they make their way down Turner Street in Buckfield Monday during the town’s annual Labor Day Parade BUCKFIELD — A variety of colorful characters marched […]
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Maine Labor Day, democracy and economic justice
“A Free Ballot and a Fair Count” — A plea by Democrat State Rep. T.F. Callahan of Lewiston on March 7, 1891. “The Secret Ballot is the Honest Ballot” — Banner carried in Labor Day parade in Portland on Sept. 2, 1891. * * * In an age when widespread criticism of income inequality and […]
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Buckfield plans weekend celebration
BUCKFIELD — After years of being a one-day celebration, groups in Buckfield are bringing the 2017 Community Day back to a weekend-long celebration with events at the Old Church on the Hill and Zadoc Long Free Library. The annual Labor Day celebration will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 2, with a vintage handmade clothing and textile […]
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Awards presented, workers honored at dinner
LEWISTON — Three leaders of worker solidarity and safety causes were honored Sunday by the Western Maine Labor Council at the 10th Annual Workers’ Memorial Day Dinner. The event also recognized 14 Maine workers who died on the job in 2015. Don Berry, president of the Western Maine Labor Council, told more than 120 attendees […]
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Good weather, low gas prices mean busy Maine Turnpike
LEWISTON — Officials at the Maine Turnpike Authority say they are gearing up for at least a 3.1 percent increase in traffic this Labor Day compared to last year. Turnpike spokeswoman Erin Courtney said MTA officials expect more than one million vehicles to use the turnpike Sept. 3-7. It continues an overall trend on the Maine […]
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Labor Day fire destroys mobile home, crash ties up Route 1 traffic
SEARSPORT — A mobile home was destroyed Monday afternoon by a fire. Searsport Fire Chief Andrew Webster said there were no injuries from the fire that occurred on the Sanborn Valley Road. He said the a couple, whose names were not immediately available, were renting the mobile home and had moved in the previous night. […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Liquor licenses on Newry board agenda
NEWRY — Liquor licenses are on the agenda for the selectmen meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the Town Office. Two liquor licenses for business owner Jim Largess and a catering liquor license are up for consideration. Other business includes creating a job description for the deputy clerk, town bylaws, ongoing maintenance at […]