Treasurer Pam Prodan said she hasn’t had the time or resources to move the federal funds to a higher interest-bearing bank account.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Father of Ayla Reynolds argues against expansion of wrongful death lawsuit
Lawyer for Justin DiPietro asks a judge to set aside new claims against DiPietro and reject efforts to add his sister and mother to the lawsuit against him.
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Posted inBusiness
Wheat, corn prices surge amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Inflation is already at a four-decade high in the U.S., partly driven by rising food costs.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath museum seeks to avoid future liability in capsize case
Maine Maritime Museum is requesting exemption from any future lawsuits related to the capsizing of the schooner Mary E in July 2021.
Posted inBusiness
Federal Reserve chair: Russia’s war on Ukraine will worsen inflation
Jerome Powell warned that Russia’s invasion has already driven up oil prices.
Posted inNation & World
Breakdown of U.S.-Russia diplomacy runs deep, beyond Ukraine
Prospects for meaningful diplomacy between the United States and Russia on any number of fronts are grim, with the two countries locked in their worst confrontation since the Soviet-era Cuban missile crisis.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Neutral Finland, Sweden warm to idea of NATO membership
Support for NATO membership rises and falls, but the signs of change since Russia began its invasion last week are unmistakable.
Posted inBusiness
Russia’s war spurs corporate exodus, exposes business risks
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has thrown business plans into disarray and forced a growing number of the world’s best known brands to pull out of a country that’s become a global outcast.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow to remain open during construction
Officials in both communities sought to close the Ticonic Bridge to traffic, in part to speed up the construction timeline, but Maine Department of Transportation says it plans to keep it open to vehicles.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Several central Maine schools lift mask mandate, making face coverings optional for students and staff
The state is no longer recommending schools require masks, following updated guidance from the Maine CDC on Wednesday.