With the Federal Reserve signaling that it will begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, consumers and businesses will eventually feel it.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fed plans to raise key interest rates as soon as March to cool inflation
The central bank’s actions are sure to make a wide range of borrowing – from mortgages and credit cards to auto loans and corporate credit – costlier over time.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
After failed efforts to find a buyer, panel seeks new path toward reopening Hampden waste-to-energy plant
The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste interests of 115 Maine municipalities, is struggling to find a qualified buyer, in part because of the complex ownership structure of the Hampden site.
Posted inNation & World
Pope’s right knee ligament inflamed, curbing mobility
The 85-year-old pontiff explained to his weekly general audience Wednesday that the condition prevents him from going down the steps of the Vatican audience hall to greet the pilgrims in the crowd.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Gov. Mills swears in attorney William Harwood as public advocate
Harwood replaces former Public Advocate Barry Hobbins, who retired in June.
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Live music at Mixers this weekend
The Joan Kennedy Band brings country music to the stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, at Mixers Nightclub & Lounge in Sabattus. Kennedy’s achievements speak for themselves: she has recorded 6 albums, toured Canada, the US and Europe, starred in a 2-season Canadian television series, and was second to only Garth Brooks as […]
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Sports Digest: Local boxers win at regional Golden Gloves championship
Two Portland Boxing Club fighters win their divisions at the Northern New England Golden Gloves Championships.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville man randomly shot pedestrian in eye with BB gun, police say
Cody Dutton, 21, was arrested Tuesday and charged with elevated aggravated assault and also is accused of criminal mischief for shooting out windows last week, Waterville police said.
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Winthrop Town Council updates pandemic, marijuana policies
Officials say unanimously approved amendments will not produce significant changes.
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Justice Stephen Breyer to retire, giving Biden a Supreme Court pick
The departure of Breyer, 83, expected over the summer, won’t change the 6-3 conservative advantage on the court because his replacement almost certainly will be confirmed by a Senate where Democrats have the slimmest majority.