The legislative commission created to address Maine’s housing crunch is suggesting relaxed zoning and denser housing projects.
2021
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Boston man’s 50-year secret: He was fugitive, wanted in a bank robbery
Thomas Randele’s family confirmed that only just before he died, he told them he was wanted in one of the largest bank robberies in Cleveland’s history.
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Posted inLocal & State
Maine will ease quarantine rules for schools as hospitals brace for impact of omicron
State officials say new federal quarantine and isolation guidelines will help schools keep children in the classroom despite an expected surge of cases in the coming weeks.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World, News
U.S. move to shorten COVID-19 isolation stirs confusion, doubt
The decision to shorten the recommended COVID-19 isolation and quarantine period from 10 days to five is drawing criticism from some medical experts.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
The CDC updated COVID-19 isolation guidelines. Here’s what you need to know
The new guidelines are an attempt to reduce the risk of transmission while minimizing the disruption to people’s daily routines.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Public deserves to know why so many asylum claims are rejected
The rejections from the regional immigration office far outpace the national average, and the government has been slow in explaining why.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Commentary: It’s OK to get angry over omicron; it’s absolutely exhausting
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Sen. Collins: In 2021, I’ve focused on helping Mainers weather public health, economic crisis
As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I also have supported investments in Maine’s communities.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Federal regulators going too easy on insider trading
Ordinary investors need to know more about executives’ stock-selling plans.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Community action on climate change gives me hope
Visionary initiatives include an MDI electric school bus, stream crossing restoration in Aroostook County and an outdoor gear lending library in Millinocket.