The industry saw 28.5 million passengers worldwide in 2018 and 29.7 million in 2019, but dropped off to just 5.8 million in 2020, an 81% decrease.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider pot ordinance change, license for Marijuanaville retail shop
City councilors are also expected Tuesday to consider appointing a committee to explore ways to spend federal COVID-19 relief funds.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden tells Republicans to ‘get out of the way’ of raising U.S. debt ceiling
The White House says Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is needlessly posing a threat to the international credit of the federal government, potentially hurting financial markets and the broader economy.
Posted inNation & World
China flies record 56 warplanes toward self-ruled Taiwan
It is the largest show of force on record, continuing the three days of sustained military harassment against the self-ruled island.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
William Shatner will fly to space aboard Blue Origin rocket
“Star Trek” actor William Shatner plans to blast off from West Texas next week.
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Jim Gallant returns to Oasis of Music
Guitar wizard singer-songwriter Jim Gallant returns to the Oasis of Music beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston. Gallant will be presenting a program of his original songs from his past four CDs, plus some “new stuff.” Whether performing at a coffeehouse, college concert […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine hospitals have fewer than 200 COVID patients for the first time in nearly 3 weeks
As of Monday, 192 people in Maine were in the hospital, including 61 in critical care.
Posted inThings to Do
Live theatre is back at The Public Theatre
After 18 months of being unable to produce a play, The Public Theatre recently announced its reopening and will launch its 31st season beginning with its previously postponed production of “Middletown.” There will also be a holiday production and a three play subscription series starting in January. New this season, The Public Theatre also will […]
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COVID vaccine mandate goes into effect for NYC teachers, staff
Teachers and other school staff members were supposed to be vaccinated against COVID-19 when the bell rang Monday morning for New York City’s sprawling school system.
Posted inEvents
Watch: Making It Work: Networking Now
Moderator Carol Coultas and panelists Stefa Normantas, co-owner of Green Tree Event Consultants, and Jodi Flynn, executive coach with Women Taking the Lead and president of the board for the Maine Women’s Conference, share advice.