Fed policymakers have long shied away from using monetary policy to address asset bubbles, saying interest-rate hikes are too blunt a tool for such a mission.
2022
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Maine to receive $5.5 million in federal money to expand internet access statewide
Maine becomes the first state to receive the funding as part of a federal push for broadband improvements meant to give every American access to high-speed internet service.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Hundreds of New York Times employees picket offices during 24-hour strike
Reporters, editors, photographers and other employees go on strike after marathon negotiations broke off Wednesday evening.
Posted inNation & World, News
House passes $858 billion defense bill, scrapping COVID vaccine mandate for military members
It now goes to the Senate, where it is expected to pass easily, then to the president to be signed into law.
Posted inMaine, News
Tell us what you remember about the 1998 ice storm
In the early days of 1998, a devastating ice storm struck Maine, leaving half the state’s electric customers without power, many for more than two weeks. To mark the 25th anniversary of one of Maine’s worst natural disasters, we’re inviting you – our readers – to share your memories of that time. Please tell us […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Judge unseals documents in gay bar shooting suspect’s past case
Under Colorado law, records are automatically sealed when a case is dropped and defendants are not prosecuted as happened in Anderson Lee Aldrich’s 2021 case.
Posted inBusiness
Two women sue Twitter alleging discriminatory layoffs
The lawsuit alleges that 57% of female employees were laid off, compared to less than half of men.
Posted inNation & World, News, Uncategorized
Kremlin says up to Zelensky when Ukraine conflict ends
The Kremlin has long said that Ukraine must accept Russian conditions to end the fighting, now in its tenth month.
Posted inNews
Fire destroys barn in Weld
The fire was reported Wednesday just before 3 p.m. on West Brook Road.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school girls basketball preview: Championship runs part of the process
Skowhegan defends A title with new lineup; Hall-Dale hopes to take Class C crown again.