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Debate Schedule for Maine Senate & Congressional Races

U.S. Senate Debates Oct. 13 at 7pm - Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) on WABI/WAGM - streaming at https://www.youtube.com/@wabi-tv5 Oct. 15 at 8pm - Sen. Susan Collins (R) and Troy Jackson (D) hosted by NEWS Center Maine, Portland Press Herald & Maine Public with live audience at Gracie
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Veterans Council
Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO Denounces Unfair Funding of Veteran Benefits and New VA Rule Threatening Disability Ratings

Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO Denounces Unfair Funding of Veteran Benefits and New VA Rule Threatening Disability Ratings

Craig Romanovich, Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO, issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R.

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Jesse Jackson
Maine AFL-CIO Mourns Passing of Labor Champion Jesse Jackson

Maine AFL-CIO Mourns Passing of Labor Champion Jesse Jackson

The Maine AFL-CIO mourns the passing of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. He was beloved by Maine workers, especially after he visited Jay, Maine in October, 1987 to offer his support and solidarity to 1,200 striking International Paper workers.

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James E. Barlow
Firefighters Reform Union as IAFF Local 740, Take On Anti-Labor City Manager

Firefighters Reform Union as IAFF Local 740, Take On Anti-Labor City Manager

When the Portland Firefighters finally got organized again after losing their union in 1922, a bloody world war had broken out in Europe and Asia. For many years, they had struggled to maintain their pay and benefits they had as municipal revenues shrank during the Great Depression.

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Norway
Norway Commons Manufactured Home Park Residents Urge Selectboard to Protect Against Lot Fee Increases

Norway Commons Manufactured Home Park Residents Urge Selectboard to Protect Against Lot Fee Increases

PHOTO: Norway Commons residents speak at a press conference last week.

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