A virtual party-line House vote was expected on the $1.9 trillion package, which includes cash for individuals, businesses, states and cities.
February 2021
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Skiing: High school athletes grateful for a most unusual season
While there won’t be any state or regional meets, some conferences plan to wrap up their seasons with championship meets.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Sen. Collins pushes for emergency diaper assistance funding
Local diaper banks, including one in Maine, are handing out an average of 50% more diapers per month than usual since the pandemic began.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
A bumpy day leaves stocks mostly lower; bond yields ease
Losses in banks and health care stocks help drag the S&P 500 down 0.5%, erasing an early gain.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
West Gardiner teen becomes Maine’s first female Eagle Scout
Mia Dawbin completed the requirements to earn her standing as an Eagle Scout earlier this year, making her the first girl to reach that rank in Maine.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Seeking answers to her daughter’s last days from 3,000 miles away
Judy Schwartz of California was notified by police in January that her daughter, who had been missing for a year, was found dead in Waterville, Maine, sending Schwartz on a mission to find out everything she could about her daughter’s last year of life.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World
Laying out data, Netflix touts its record on inclusivity
The streaming giant achieved roughly gender parity among lead characters in both film and TV in 2018 and 2019.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Whitefield family’s farmstand destroyed by tractor driver
Police are investigating as the community rallies to offer Swallowtail Farm and Creamery support and help in rebuilding.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. consumers boost spending 2.4% as income jumps
It’s a sign that the economy may be poised to sustain a recovery from the pandemic recession.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school hosts community racism discussion to culminate learning topic
Around 40 members of the community participated in Thursday’s event, hosted by Maranacook Community Middle School teachers.