Among the businesses the coronavirus has pummeled are an untold number of companies that were on the verge of launching or that were in their early days when the virus hit.
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Posted inBusiness
Wall Street slumps as Big Tech once again leads decliners
U.S. stocks are closing lower Thursday as Wall Street continues to swirl after the Federal Reserve said it will keep interest rates at nearly zero for years to help nurse the wheezing economy.
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Posted inTimes Record
Bath organization helping kids on days they are not in school
Before the coronavirus pandemic, 70 to 90 students ages 6 to 24 would stream through the doors of the Bath Youth Meetinghouse and Skate Park. Now, 35 RSU 1 students come to the teen center to do their remote learning school work.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Small Augusta protest against systemic racism draws visit from Gov. Janet Mills
Jerry Laber, organizer of Central Maine Against Systemic Racism, said the group is looking to bridge the gap between government officials and protesters.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
No known COVID cases at Bowdoin College after three early infections
Local business owners are reporting a boost in business now that roughly 700 students are back on campus.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Opponents of CMP corridor launch second referendum effort
Foes of the project, which would carry hydroelectric power from Quebec to Lewiston, are targeting the Legislature this time instead of regulators.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Federal judge blocks Postal Service changes blamed for slowing mail
A federal judge finds that the actions of President Trump and USPS chief Louis DeJoy are politically motivated and likely to harm the running of the November election.
Posted inNation & World
Gulf between Trump and doctors on masks keeps getting wider
The president has continued to undercut medical experts who say consistent face covering is one of the best tools to fight coronavirus.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
H.S. football: Combine set up to connect Maine seniors and college coaches
The Maine Football Coaches Association will host a combine Oct. 3 at Fitzpatrick Stadium that will give college coaches a chance to watch and get to know the state’s senior high school football players.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Barr tells prosecutors to consider sedition charges against some protesters
A department memo argues that the rarely used sedition statute doesn’t require proof of a plot to overthrow the government.