The unemployment rate, adjusted seasonally, has been unchanged in Maine for five consecutive months.
2021
Posted inNation & World
Eiffel Tower reopens; COVID passes required as of next week
The ‘Iron Lady’ of Paris was ordered shut in October as France battled its second virus surge of the pandemic.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Plane safely lands despite landing gear malfunction at Augusta State Airport
Federal Aviation Administration officials are investigating incident, in which no injuries were reported.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Richmond selectboard chair says drunken driving charge is ’embarrassing’ but won’t impact town role
Robert ‘Bucky’ Bodge said he will still be able to make ‘responsible’ decisions as a selectboard member.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Gardiner Public Library follows growing trend in suspending late fees for books
The move comes as more public libraries across central Maine and the country recognize that imposing late fees is an equity issue.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Vaccine ‘obstinance’ is fueling delta variant’s spread across America
The CDC reports that 93% of the U.S. counties with the highest rates of new infections have vaccination rates below 40%.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Duck boat captain, 2 managers charged in Missouri sinking that killed 17
The state charges are filed after federal charges were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Posted inCommunity
Hallowell student makes Kalamazoo College dean’s list
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Hazel Houghton of Hallowell has been named to the 2021 spring dean’s list at Kalamazoo College. Dean’s list recognition is earned with a grade point average of 3.5 or better.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
UMaine System plans to require vaccines when FDA gives final approval
The system also announced plans for unvaccinated students and staff to participate in required COVID testing and quarantine upon arriving on campuses this fall.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Week In Photos July 9-16, 2021
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.