The legislation would set required ratios in an effort to improve working conditions and ease a nursing shortage. Opponents say the measure would reduce access to care.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism
Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, England and has become one of the world’s best-known artists.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Settlement reached in lawsuit that followed DeSantis’ takeover of Disney’s district
The agreement came a day after the appointment of a new board member, replacing a DeSantis-appointed board chairman who was a Disney critic.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan officially requests state to begin impact study of proposed 2nd downtown bridge
Town officials hope to continue working with the state Department of Transportation to minimize the impacts of the proposed Kennebec River crossing near Skowhegan’s downtown.
Posted inNation & World, News
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said at a news conference that authorities had been informed that the ship was going to undergo maintenance. He added that they were not informed of any problems.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan Indian sculpture could be removed if chamber of commerce cannot find new owner
The Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce, which owns the 62-foot-tall sculpture of a Native American fisherman, has offered the artwork to the town of Skowhegan, before seeking other potential owners.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Vermont man suspected of having guns taken into custody in Walmart parking lot in Farmington
The store on Wilton Road was locked down, Farmington police Chief Kenneth Charles said.
Posted inLocal Government
Franklin County commissioners vote to provide $310,500 for projects
Food pantry, fairgrounds, community center and school are the recipients.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘We are in a crisis,’ workers at Maine’s only youth prison tell the state
Educators, maintenance staff and supervisory staff at Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland outlined their concerns and demands in a letter to the Department of Corrections.
Posted inNation & World, News
How the criminal case against Texas AG Ken Paxton abruptly ended after nearly a decade
Under the agreement, the special prosecutors would drop 3 felony counts against Paxton as long as he pays full restitution to his victims, and completes 100 hours of community service and 15 hours of legal ethics education.