The market turnaround came as the price of U.S. crude oil dropped 12%, the most since November, bringing relief after a sharp runup in crude prices since Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature advances election security, transparency bills
One bill was inspired by third party audits of the 2020 presidential election in Colorado and Arizona, where partisan actors sought to cast doubt on and overturn election results.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville hospital violated policies in assessment of man who later shot himself, federal report says
The suicidal man, who died from his wounds, had sought care at Northern Light Inland Hospital in August but a proper evaluation of him was not done, according to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Did Amazon violate federal laws? Lawmakers seek probe by Justice Department
The House Judiciary Committee escalated the bipartisan battle against the world’s biggest online retailer with a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland referring the case for a criminal inquiry.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden signs order on cryptocurrency as its use explodes
The president urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should create its own digital currency.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports, Times Record Sports
Maine Celtics looking for consistency and wins down the stretch
The Celtics, who have battled injuries and NBA call-ups, need to make a run in the season’s final 11 games to earn a G League playoff berth.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Return to court was a return to glory for Nokomis coach Earl Anderson
Two decades after winning a championship with the girls team, Anderson leads Nokomis boys to first state title.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As energy prices surge, Maine lawmakers propose new relief bills
Democrats unveiled proposals Wednesday aimed at easing the effects that are hitting now and planning for future price spikes.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Europe faces pressure to join U.S., British ban on Russian oil
But the continent’s dependence on Russia for energy makes an immediate embargo much more difficult.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock fire chief, whose career spans a half-century, to step down
Chief David Jones, widely seen as a steady presence and effective leader who was honored this week at Norridgewock’s annual Town Meeting, announced that he plans to retire in October.