A legislative hearing will get an update on the draft report next week as officials eye solutions to address ‘a breathtaking level of suffering’ by hungry Mainers
2022
Posted inNation & World
Mask rules get tighter in Europe in winter’s COVID-19 wave
Italy, Spain and other European countries are reinstating or stiffening mask mandates as their hospitals struggle with mounting numbers of COVID-19 patients.
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Posted inSports
Saturday’s NFL wild card picks
The Patriots ended the regular season on a sour note, and Buffalo is red hot. Don’t overthink the outcome.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
With its agenda stuck, White House puts focus back on infrastructure
President Biden is trying to regain a sense of optimism after his administration has endured a rough week.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World
Netflix upping prices in U.S. and Canada, with competition growing
Price increases are becoming more of a regular feature for the streaming services company, which is facing saturation in the U.S.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Civic Center to open as daytime warming center for weekend as cold temps, winds, return
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory, with temperatures as low as minus 30 degrees expected.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics
Clerks seek to shift municipal campaign finance filings to Maine Ethics Commission
Municipal officers say the state agency has the expertise to deal with reports required for local political campaigns.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stocks end mostly higher, but still log another losing week
The mixed finish capped a week of choppy trading on Wall Street that deepened the market’s January slump.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine employers unfazed by Supreme Court’s rejection of vaccine mandate
The court struck down a federal COVID-19 vaccination requirement for large employers, but many Maine companies are still requiring workers to get the shots.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine considers new screening to protect babies’ health
A bill introduced Wednesday would require screening for cytomegalovirus, which can cause long-term hearing loss, developmental delay, vision loss and seizures.