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York County adopts four-day workweek for nonunion employees
ALFRED, Maine — A new policy approved by York County Commissioners allows most nonunion York County government employees to work their 40-hour schedule over four, 10-hour days instead of five, 8-hour days, if they so choose. Proponents say it is a policy that offers a greater work-life balance for those who choose that option, while still having county offices fully open to the public during regular business hours Monday through Friday. ...
Hundreds sign up for annual rubber duck race in Kennebunkport
KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Hundreds watched in awe Saturday as thousands of rubber ducks floated along near Dock Square in Kennebunkport as part of a fundraiser for the local Rotary Club. This was the 32nd year the Rotary Club of Kennebunkport hosted the race—and it was the first time it...
Is This the Oldest Elevator in Maine?
I found a super old-fashioned elevator in a big converted house in Scarborough, Maine. I had never been to the building on the corner of Broadturn and Route One in Scarborough, Maine. That said, I had driven by a million times. It's near the Dairy Corner, so of course I've been in the Dunstan Corner area. But I needed some computer help, and found Trey at Creative Tech Owl. He's on the 3rd floor of this big yellow building (it looks white in this photo, but it's yellow).
Old Orchard Beach voters could soon decide on new rent control ordinance
OLD ORCHARD BEACH (WGME) -- Voters in Old Orchard Beach could soon decide whether or not to pass a specific kind of rent control. A citizen initiative from people in two mobile home parks now has enough signatures to potentially move forward. “We need to protect ourselves,” Old Orchard Village...
Kennebunk Charter proposal under fire: Two members oppose town council shift
KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Kennebunk Select Board will hold a public hearing on Sept. 10 for a proposed town charter calling for a new form of local government. When residents speak that evening, they will weigh in on a document crafted by a Charter Commission that includes two members who oppose it. After more than 18 months of work, the commission presented its final report to the Select Board earlier this month. ...
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