Maine’s post-COVID economy will need the boost that comes with clean energy investment.
2020
Posted inBicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Dec. 7
Dec. 7, 1851: A massive fire breaks out around 5 a.m. in the Larrabee & Jordan grocery store in Portland, on the eastern side of Commercial Wharf, destroying many wharves and commercial buildings along the city’s waterfront. Twenty-seven stores and nine vessels burn. The city’s Eastern Argus newspaper gauges it to be the worst Portland […]
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Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Quieter, seasonably cool for most of the week
After two storms in one week that resulted in over 100,000 outages, the upcoming pattern will be a welcome break. Added bonus: The cold weather will be perfect for the ski areas.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden’s pick for budget director brings experience, Twitter enemies
Neera Tanden could turn out to be the president-elect’s most controversial staffing and Cabinet decision yet.
Posted inPolitics
Biden picks California attorney general to lead HHS
Xavier Becerra would be the first Latino to hold the position.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Netflix rejects calls to add disclaimer to ‘The Crown’
The company says it has always presented the drama, as just that – a drama.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
A unique recipe for healing: Bill Murray and a biblical text
The Zoom reading – starring Murray as Job – was designed to spark dialogue to bridge the gap between faith and politics.
Posted inNation & World
Will the U.S. ever have a national COVID-19 testing strategy?
Many experts say rapid and at-home tests should be used.
Posted inNation & World
Lawmakers say COVID-19 relief bill won’t offer $1,200 checks
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the second-ranking Democrat, says excluding the checks while assuring small-business aid was the only way to reach agreement with Republicans.
Posted inSports
Crew advance to MLS Cup with 1-0 win over Revolution
New England’s surprising playoff run ends in the Eastern Conference final.