Derrick Henry broke his right foot Oct. 31 but might be back in the lineup Saturday.
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Marijuana delivery bill would allow access throughout Maine
A legislative committee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill to allow recreational marijuana stores to deliver to all towns, regardless of whether they allow retail sales.
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Sports Digest: Ironman 70.3 Maine moving to Augusta
The half marathon triathlon, which previously was held in Old Orchard Beach, is scheduled for July 31.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks extend 2022 losses as investors brace for rate hikes
Every major index set new lows for the year for the second day in a row.
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Maine labor department mistake reveals personal information
Documents were loaded into the incorrect accounts, making the benefits and other details available for others to see for a brief period.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine shattered its annual record for overdose deaths in 2021
The 636 deaths, a 23% increase over 2020, are largely the result of fentanyl being added to other drugs. Increased isolation and other pandemic challenges also were factors.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Starbucks drops its vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
The reversal by the coffee giant, which employs 228,000 people in the U.S. is among the most high-profile corporate actions in response to the high court’s decision.
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Pittsfield appoints sergeant to lead police force as chief takes leave to address health concerns
The Town Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Sgt. Marty Cochran as acting police chief in the wake of Chief Harold “Pete” Bickmore’s temporary departure.
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Yellen: Biden’s pandemic relief bill ‘like a vaccine’ for economy
The treasury secretary touts the president’s American Rescue Plan at a gathering of America’s mayors in Washington.
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Augusta’s Lithgow Public Library to reopen after sprinkler break forces closure
Library at 45 Winthrop St. closed Tuesday and Wednesday after sprinkler head freezes.