Democrats are taking on a lot over the next several months that could get in the way, including legislation on things like infrastructure that President Biden has prioritized.
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U.S. employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
Many sectors are insisting on COVID-19 shots as conditions of employment, but major companies that rely on low-income blue-collar workers are shying away from mandates for fear of worsening labor shortages.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mass transit recovery lagging in Maine as officials debate solutions
Some regional planners think the only way to get riders back and attract new ones is to invest in transit expansion and innovation.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Senators unveil $1 trillion infrastructure bill
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promises a final vote “in a matter of days” on the bipartisan bill, which includes billions of dollars for roads and bridges, public transit and rail.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Marriage madness across America has wedding costs soaring
Couples waylaid by the pandemic want to get hitched and fast in case conditions change, and that’s having big affect on prices.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The story of how lobster became the symbol of Maine
The Rockefellers, a smart marketing campaign and the ritual of cracking into one all played roles in making lobster intrinsic to the state’s identity.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Absence of Canadian visitors leaves void in Old Orchard Beach
While visitors from other U.S. states have kept the seaside community busy this summer, many miss the French-Canadian influx and wonder when, or if, they will come back.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Ammunition shelves bare as U.S. gun sales continue to soar
The shortage is having an impact on law enforcement agencies, people seeking personal protection, recreational shooters and hunters.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: promotions at Kennebec Savings Bank, Maine State Credit Union
People & Places: Maine educator appointed head of UMF Early College Program.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skydiving company takes off in first months at Waterville airport
Vacationland Skydiving is now taking people 10,000 feet above the Robert LaFleur Airport after a delayed opening during the pandemic.