The case, which struck down American’s alliance with JetBlue, won’t impact customers this summer, CO Devon May said.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Court grants new life to lawsuit challenging Maine’s vaccine mandate for health care workers
Three judges on the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously reversed a lower court’s decision to throw out a legal challenge to the state’s COVID-19 mandate for health care workers.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Virgin Galactic completes final test flight before launching paying customers to space
Six of the company’s employees took the short up-and-down flight that included a few minutes of weightlessness.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes changes to paid family leave plan
As proponents rally to build support for the bill, the governor recommends tightening eligibility and reducing payouts for the proposal, which is under attack from some business groups that say it would be too burdensome on employers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell officer recounts tense fire rescue while identity of ‘civilian hero’ still a mystery
Officer Noah Lebel said his only thought when he arrived at the house fire on Franklin Street on Tuesday night was the report that people might still be inside.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Foot injury could keep QB Garoppolo out of Raiders practices until July
Jimmy Garoppolo was injured late last season, but said after signing with the Raiders in March that he wasn’t concerned about being available.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville looks to improve public notification system during emergencies
The City Council heard complaints this week that the city can do better in notifying residents of emergencies, such as when a contaminant entered the public drinking water supply Monday during a fire at an Elm Street apartment building.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine has nation’s highest rate of hepatitis C, 2nd-highest rate of hepatitis B
State health officials say the number of cases should serve as a reminder for people to get vaccinated.
Posted inMaine, News
Naturalization ceremony welcomes 23 new Mainers
The new U.S. citizens took an oath of allegiance to their new country during a ceremony at the South Portland U.S. Citizens and Immigration Service field office.
Posted inNation & World, News
Pentagon says allies will unite to train Ukrainians on F-16s, but warns jets aren’t ‘magic weapons’
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the allies recognize that in addition to training, Ukraine will also need to be able to sustain and maintain the aircraft and have enough munitions.