The plan includes $1,400 stimulus checks for most Americans, enhanced unemployment benefits and billions for state governments.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Chris Sale working his way back from Tommy John surgery
Boston’s ace said he also tested positive for COVID-19 in January but did not suffer some of the worst symptoms.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Monmouth’s Henry L. Cottrell School to be sold for $550,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit
Becket, a nonprofit that provides mental health and educational services, is likely to finalize the purchase of the building at 169 Academy Road in March.
Posted inSports
NBA notebook: League announces plans for All-Star Game despite health concerns, pushback from stars
Despite issues raised by players and local officials, the league is holding an All-Star Game in Atlanta on March 7.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
More than 7,600 Maine employers approved for new pandemic aid
About $553 million in forgivable loans has been approved for Maine businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program’s current phase.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Eagles send QB Carson Wentz to Colts for draft picks
Philadelphia is shipping quarterback Carson Wentz to Indianapolis, where he will reunite with Coach Frank Reich.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs slated to open 2021 season on May 4 at Hadlock Field
After the 2020 minor league baseball season was canceled because of the pandemic, the Portland Sea Dogs are scheduled to play 120 games this year.
Posted inCommunity
L.C. Bates Museum offers kid’s kits, announces upcoming exhibit
L.C. Bates Museum in Hinckley has Kid’s Kits that are being assembled and distributed to second- and fourth-grade students through schools. They also can be picked up by families at the museum, but families must call ahead to arrange a time to receive their kits. Nature Nuggets videos support the kits activities and are available […]
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWII
Blacks lost nearly three years, Hispanics nearly two years, the CDC estimates.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Shiffrin wins silver in giant slalom at world championships
Lara Gut-Behrami wins a second gold, while American Mikaela Shiffrin is ‘happy’ with a second-place finish, which gives her a gold, silver and bronze so far.