The measure now goes to President Biden’s desk for his signature.
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Biden, Macron vow unity against Russia, discuss trade row
Biden and Macron sought to underscore the strength of the U.S.-France alliance and that the West must hold steadfast against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine.
Smithfield man hospitalized after car collides with railroad machinery in Belgrade
William Bockman, 83, suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening early Thursday when his car collided with a railroad tamper on Route 27, according to officials.
Recurring U.S. jobless claims rise to highest since February
Although the gauge has been rising for the last two months, it’s still near historic lows. In Maine, the number of unemployment claims fell from the level in the preceding week.
‘Power Rangers’ star Jason David Frank died by suicide, wife confirms
Tammie Frank, who was married to the actor for 19 years, said her daughter died suddenly last year, which she believes contributed to their relationship issues.
Legislative leaders vow to tackle housing crisis
Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives and Senate say the state’s housing crisis, coupled with the loss of federal funding for rental assistance, must be a priority for the incoming Legislature.
Maine CDC to receive $13.8 million federal grant
The money will be used to boost the state’s public health workforce.
‘Love Actually’ an amazing Christmas parade of lovers
I hope you didn’t miss the Tuesday night, Nov. 29 reunion with the cast of one of the best Christmas movies ever made, “Love Actually,” on ABC. If you did, you can stream it on Hulu. “Love Actually,” upon its opening on Nov. 26, 2003, didn’t exactly shake up the movie industry. It should be […]
Basketball: Erskine basketball teams take new steps as 2022-23 season begins
Boys turn to new head coach Matt Barry; girls look to stay competitive after seven seniors graduate.
Scarborough woman suing Portland’s Catholic Diocese for failing to stop known abuser in 1960s
The Rev. Lawrence Sabatino, who died in 1990, was one of 20 priests the diocese publicly identified in 2005 for abusing children. Ann Allen’s suit was made possible by a change in state law that removed the statute of limitations for sexual abuse cases.