Some are bickering that it cheapens the coveted Unicorn finisher’s medal, but others are happy to help the struggling Boston Athletic Association.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
New unemployment claims follow seasonal decline in Maine
Last week’s decrease in initial jobless claims fits a typical late-winter trend in which hiring in the state starts to increase.
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Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Bishop calls for Maine’s Catholics to choose alternatives to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Bishop Robert Deeley cites concerns about abortion-derived cell lines in connection with the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Posted inNation & World, News
House passes sweeping voting rights bill over Republican opposition
House Resolution 1, which touches on virtually every aspect of the electoral process, was approved Wednesday night on a near party-line vote.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
White House says relief checks will go to most people who got $600 payments
A White House official says 98% of U.S. households that received COVID-19 relief checks in December will also qualify for the next round of payments.
Posted inMaine
Helicopter rescues Belfast man from icy trail in Acadia
Acadia National Park rangers had to summon a helicopter to rescue Maine man trapped on ice on the Precipice Trail
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Standoff in Buxton ends after road closure, school lockdown
Michael Landry surrendered peacefully to authorities and is facing a charge of domestic violence aggravated assault.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. jobless claims tick up to 745,000 as layoffs remain high
All told, 4.3 million Americans are receiving traditional state unemployment benefits.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine vaccine shipments to drop next week, just as eligibility expands to include teachers
The state will not receive any doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after getting 15,000 this week, but more doses may go directly to retail pharmacies next week.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Watch briefing: Maine CDC reports 136 new cases of COVID-19, no additional deaths
Teachers and child care staff can now begin getting vaccines after Gov. Mills announced that the state would follow President Biden’s recent directive to states.