The new currency tops out at 100 bolivars, a little less than $25 – until inflation starts to eat away at that as well.
2021
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Dunlap leaving auditor’s post after failing certification exams
In a letter to Senate President Troy Jackson, former Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said he is stepping aside after he was unable to pass a series of accounting certification exams.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Company could spend up to $267 million to clean up mercury in Penobscot River
The settlement agreement still needs approval from a federal judge in Bangor.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville teens offered fun and games, along with chance to find work
Waterville Senior High School students play lawn games during lunch hour as part of program that’s meant to keep them busy after school while making them aware of internship and job offerings.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Leg injury behind him, Trott shines as two-way standout for Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale
Five months after breaking leg, junior is Ramblers’ top rusher and tackler at linebacker.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man indicted on charges of sexual assault, threatening with a gun
Recently handed up Kennebec County Grand Jury indictments include alleged sex assaults and threatening charges.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Belichick says he would not have had same success without Brady
Bill Belichick says ‘there’s no quarterback I’d rather have than Tom Brady.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
In-person learning leads to enrollment increases for some central Maine school districts
Most school districts across central Maine have seen an increase in enrollment numbers this year, rebounding from fewer students participating during the first year-and-a-half of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Schools and Education
California pushes first U.S. vaccine mandate for schoolchildren
Gov. Gavin Newsom says the requirement won’t take effect for all children until the U.S. government has finished fully vetting the COVID-19 vaccine for two age groups – 12 to 15 and 5 to 11.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Brady returns to Foxborough showing his personality as a Buccaneer
Tom Brady was often as tight lipped as his coach during his days as a Patriot. Now, ‘hey, he’s funny.’