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September 16, 2024 Edition
Focus on Central & Western Maine

A Farmington program for youth-run startups plans campus expansion

Laurie Schreiber

The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has had a key role in the development of future businesspeople. The nonprofit has forged partnerships with 'Maine Cabin Masters' and OpBox, and now plans an expansion.

Today's Poll

Do you support an increase in Portland's minimum wage?
Poll Description

The Portland City Council is weighing a controversial proposed hike to the city’s minimum wage.

The proposal would increase the minimum wage from $15.50 per hour to $20 per hour within four years. (The statewide hourly minimum wage is $14.65.)

The proposal does not include a wage hike for tipped workers who are currently paid an hourly wage of $7.75, but employers are required to ensure that wages and tips combined total $15.50 per hour. 

While inflation pressures have made it hard to survive on the minimum wage, many business owners are concerned the hike would cut already thin margins. 

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