The bill stands little chance of passing the Senate.
2022
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests
COVID-19 cases have shown a marked increase after Thanksgiving, and further increases are projected from Christmas and New Year’s.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
‘Extreme’ delays plague mail delivery during busiest week of year, union says
Some customers, according to the union, are now going five or six days without regular mail service – as the holidays send delivery volumes to their peak.
Posted inUncategorized
RSU 9 superintendent updates PFAS levels in school well water
Superintendent Christian Elkington provides the board, as well as students and parents/caregivers, the test result of PFAS levels in the well water at Cape Cod Hill School, as well as hear administrative reports from Foster Career and Technical Education center and transportation.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
University of Maine at Farmington’s new building on schedule
UMF’s new Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center slated to open in early summer.
Posted inNation & World, News
South cleans up from tornadoes as blizzards head to New England
The weather service said heavy snowfall is expected across portions of interior New York and New England through the weekend with storm totals expected to reach 1 to 2 feet.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Skowhegan’s Jaycie Christopher off to strong start at UMaine
The Miss Maine Basketball winner earned conference Rookie of the Week honors after scoring 26 points in a win over Army.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
After 13 months of contract negotiations, Augusta teachers receive 5.5% pay raise
The new contract, which the Augusta Board of Education approved Wednesday, increases the lowest salary a teacher in the district can earn to $42,261 from $40,058.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Defense bill authorizing BIW contracts passes in the Senate
The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes funds for three DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers next year as well as a five-year procurement contract, passed 83-11 with bipartisan support Thursday night.
Posted inBusiness
How the Fed’s rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, economists fear that a recession remains inevitable.