Maine's Paid Leave Program Launches: Workers Get 12 Weeks Without Lost Pay

Three years after lawmakers approved it, Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave program begins distributing benefits this week, allowing eligible workers to take time off for childbirth, serious illness, or family care without losing income. The first weekly payments arrive May 7, marking a milestone for a state program that covers medical leave, parental leave, family caregiving, military family leave, and safe leave.

May 9

Maine Wardens Renew Hunt for Franklin Man Missing Since 2017

Nearly a decade after Russell Burnett vanished from his Hancock County home, Maine game wardens are launching a new ground search in Eastbrook this weekend. The 47-year-old was last seen near his Eastbrook Road residence, leaving on foot with his dog. Authorities urge tips but say the public should not be alarmed.

May 9

9 Arrested in Maine Fentanyl Ring Spanning Waldo County

May 9

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 9

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 9

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 9

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 9

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 9

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 9