Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced changes to pandemic restrictions designed to help the economy while still keeping residents and visitors safe.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
First pass at 2021-2022 budget has Gardiner-area school district considering 8% spending hike, 20.5% local tax increase
In the initial budget for next school year, Maine School Administrative District 11 is proposing a $28.24 million spending plan with $12.02 million coming from its member towns.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools and Education
State schedules dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff 60 and older
Each district will notify teachers and staff where they can sign up for their shots at clinics that will take place beginning next Friday.
Posted inSports
NBA notebook: Blake Griffin, Pistons agree to buyout
The Pistons announced last month that they would keep Blake Griffin, 32, out of the lineup while resolving his future.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Washington releases QB Alex Smith
Alex Smith, the AP Comeback Player of the Year, is cut in a cost-saving move after his return from leg injuries that required 17 surgeries.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tech rebound pulls stocks out of slump and to weekly gain
The late-afternoon turnaround made up for some of the losses that the market began racking up after kicking off the week with the S&P 500’s biggest gain since June.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine bar owners cautious about reopening after year of closure
The state announced Friday that bars and tasting rooms can reopen at the end of this month, although capacity will still be limited.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Cuba’s struggling entrepreneurs look to Biden with hope
Thousands of new private businesses were booming in Cuba’s socialist economy before the Trump administration closed the tap on tourism
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine businesses optimistic about summer season with eased restrictions
One hotelier said that getting news of the changes was like being given ‘a Christmas gift in March,’ but it also came with new concerns and fears.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
College football preview: UMaine at Delaware
The Black Bears open their six-game spring season Saturday against No. 25 Delaware.