The Environmental Protection Agency will issue an emergency waiver to allow a 15 percent ethanol blend – a biofuel cheaper than gas – that is usually banned between June and September because of concerns that it adds to smog in high temperatures.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
Some economists suggest that inflation is at or near its peak, but it could take time to come back down.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Kelsea Ballerini co-hosts from home at CMT Music Awards
Singer Kane Brown stepped into to help host the live show in the the last-minute absence of co-host Ballerini, who tested positive for COVID-19 a few days ago.
Posted inSports
NHL roundup: Penguins’ Malkin suspended 4 games for cross-check to face
Evgeni Malkin cross-checked Nashville’s Mark Borowiecki in the face at the end of the second period Sunday night.
Posted inThings to Do
One Longfellow Square to present Eric Bettencourt, Will Mallett and Pat Byrne
One Longfellow Square plans to welcome Eric Bettencourt, Will Mallett, and Pat Byrne for an evening of songwriters in the round starting at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at 181 State St. in Portland. Eric Bettencourt moved to from Portland to Austin Texas in 2012 to pursue his passion for songwriting. Since then he has […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Living on busy ‘artery’ no fun for neighborhood
In regards to Susan M. Clarke’s March 25 letter, I would like to sympathize with her and her neighbors (“State DOT should help Rockland calm Route 1“). I also live on a very busy “artery,” in Augusta. We are also concerned with the constant heavy, speeding and noisy traffic that comes down our street at […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine should address shelter shortage
What looks like a crisis for the city of Portland is really a statewide problem that needs legislative action.