The diverse group wants the Biden administration and EPA to mandate higher gas mileage vehicles in a new round of clean car standards for new vehicles made after 2027 through 2035 to protect Maine’s economy, health and environment.
January 2023
Posted inNation & World, News
Suspect in Half Moon Bay farm killings faces 7 murder counts
The charges include additional allegations that could result in the death penalty or life in prison without parole.
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Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox notebook: Bloom explains why Matt Barnes was designated for assignment
Chaim Bloom touts the upside of younger relievers as the reason why the team is parting with Matt Barnes.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Gardiner boys basketball beats Erskine at the buzzer
Colby Moody’s 3-pointer sends the Tigers past Erskine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Grants will bring high-speed internet to 16,000 homes and businesses in rural Maine
Brookton and 10 surrounding communities will get high-speed broadband through an $8.1 million grant announced by the Maine Connectivity Authority this week.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban
Former President Donald Trump was suspended on Facebook on Jan. 7, a day after the deadly 2021 insurrection.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s ACA enrollment declines slightly, but more people have health coverage
The percentage of Mainers without health insurance dropped from 8% in 2019 to 5.7% in 2021, the latest year data was available.
Posted inMaine, News
State lawmaker calls for $200 million investment in affordable housing
Rep. Rebecca Millett’s bill is one of many that will be considered by a new Joint Select Committee on Housing, created by the Legislature this session.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine unemployment rate inches up
The state’s jobless rate rose slightly to 3.8% in December and is just slightly above the U.S. rate.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Here’s how to compare the Trump, Biden, Pence classified papers cases
There are similarities – but also major differences – among the classified-records situations of President Biden, former President Donald Trump and Trump’s vice president, Mike Pence.