The House voted 76-66 to pass the bill Thursday, but Friday’s vote in the Senate likely means it’s dead.
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Father’s Day spending getting inflation boost
The average consumer will spend $196.23.
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Florida couple charged with over $2 million in COVID-19 relief fraud
They are accused of using the money to buy boats, new businesses and luxury items.
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Amazon’s $1.7 billion deal to buy iRobot gets U.K. approval
The acquisition still faces a review in the U.S. and is under scrutiny by the European Union.
Posted inNew England, News
Men charged with vandalizing homes of New Hampshire journalists
The targets were a New Hampshire Public Radio reporter and editor. In one incident, a brick was thrown through the reporter’s window and the phrase ‘JUST THE BEGINNING!’ was spray-painted on the front of her home.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
SeaWorld opens orca-free park in United Arab Emirates
Scrutiny of the theme park peaked after the release of the 2013 documentary ‘Blackfish.’
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Wall Street’s best week since March comes to quiet close
A closely watched survey suggests consumers are paring back their expectations for upcoming inflation.
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Live Nation, SeatGeek say you’ll see true costs up front as Biden pushes to end hidden junk fees
The consumer advocacy push is part of his pitch to voters in his 2024 reelection bid.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Madison home destroyed in back-to-back fires over two days, official says
The initial fire at the home on River Road began due to the improper disposal of smoking material, but fire Chief Don French said it’s not clear how the second fire began a day later.
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Activists on both sides of abortion debate fill the halls in Maine’s State House
A proposal backed by Gov. Janet Mills to expand abortion access later in pregnancy is headed for votes next week in the House and Senate.