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As Maine relaxes travel restrictions, passenger rail service may see a boost

by C. Thacher Carter March 9, 2021March 10, 2021

As of now, the Downeaster Boston-to-Brunswick rail line is transporting roughly 15% of the riders they were prior to the pandemic.

Business, Schools and Education

Moms drop out of work most in states where kids learn from home

by Nic Querolo Bloomberg March 9, 2021March 10, 2021

After the pandemic struck, about 45 percent of mothers living with their children were not actively working.

Business, Maine

Portland-based aquatic energy company awarded $3.6 million grant

by Tux Turkel March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

Ocean Renewable Power Co. will use the funds to help refine a technology that converts a river’s kinetic energy into electricity.

Business, Nation & World, Outdoors

Happy campers: More overnight camps to reopen this summer

by DAVID SHARP Associated Press March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

Across the country, at least 45 states are allowing overnight camps to open, compared to 39 states last summer, according to the American Camp Association.

Business, Maine

As tax deadlines approach, Maine accountants calculate uncertainties

by Glenn Jordan March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

State and federal guidelines concerning treatment of forgiven pandemic relief loans and unemployment income still need clarification, prompting tax preparers to delay filing.