While details were not released, another round of relief checks and additional rental assistance are being contemplated, along with direct heating and energy assistance.
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In Maine and nationwide, Real ID requirement for air travel is delayed – again
The Department of Homeland Security has pushed back the date for requiring federally approved IDs to May 2025.
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Stocks slide as strong data suggests Fed has more to do
Investors are also weighing several international developments that could further unsettle a global economy that is already getting burned by stubbornly hot inflation.
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Connecticut hemp farmers want to be given preference for growing recreational marijuana
Farmers say they’re already struggling with low hemp prices and fear losing out to bigger companies when licenses to grow cannabis become available.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. offshore wind power gets jump-start with 1st lease auction
The auction Tuesday is to develop commercial-scale floating wind farms in the deep waters off the West Coast, and similar auctions are in the works off Oregon’s coast next year and in the Gulf of Maine in 2024.
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No OPEC+ oil shakeup as Russian price cap stirs uncertainty
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producers including Russia aren’t changing their targets for shipping oil to the global economy.
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Rail workers say deal won’t resolve quality-of-life concerns
The five-year deals include 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses, but concerns remain about paid sick time and getting a day off.
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G-7 joins EU on $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil
The aim is to to prevent price spikes and starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine.
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Local auto technician Dennis Corson receives national award
Dennis “Denny” Corson of Detroit, an ASE Certified automotive technician employed by Charlie’s Motor Mall in Augusta, was honored with a national achievement award as the Nissan/ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year. Fifty-two automotive professionals were recognized Nov. 17 at the fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence […]
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Maine Vaccine Board recognizes Tonya Philbrick-Labbe
At its Nov. 10 meeting the Maine Vaccine Board recognized Tonya Philbrick-Labbe of Sidney for her role in promoting and advancing childhood vaccines statewide through Maine’s Universal Childhood Immunization Program and her close collaboration with the board. Philbrick-Labbe previously led the Maine Immunization Program and the State’s COVID-19 vaccine efforts as the former Senior Health […]