Delays and logistical headaches could lead to higher prices for U.S. consumers.
January 2021
Posted inBusiness
Average U.S. price of gas up 10 cents a gallon to $2.45
The price at the pump is 15 cents less than it was a year ago.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democratic, Republican lawmakers lobby White House for a more targeted relief bill
The private Zoom call Sunday that included key centrist lawmakers, including Maine’s 2 senators, was an early test of whether President Biden’s relief plan has a chance of passing Congress with bipartisan backing.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Former Westbrook legislator elected to lead Maine Democratic Party
Drew Gattine will serve as chairman of the Democratic State Committee and Bev Uhlenhake, Brewer’s former mayor, will co-chair the party’s governing body.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Korda beats Kang in playoff to win LPGA opener
Jessica Korda earns her first victory in three years, beating fellow American Danielle Kang.
Posted inSports
Brady headed back to Super Bowl after Tampa Bay beats Green Bay, 31-26
Tom Brady will play in the Super Bowl for the 10th time in his career – the first time with a team other than New England.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
States eye allowing concealed carry of guns without a permit
A proposal in Utah would allow citizens 21 and older to carry a concealed weapon without a background check.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. police weigh officer discipline after rally, Capitol riot
More than 30 officers in 12 states may face repercussions for their behavior or participation in the insurrection.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Israel, fearing virus mutations, to close its only international airport
Ben Gurion International Airport will be shuttered for at least a week as country races to vaccinate more of the population.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Growing number of Republican senators oppose impeachment trial
House Democrats, who will deliver the impeachment charge of ‘incitement of insurrection’ to the Senate on Monday, are hoping for a conviction and a separate vote to bar Trump from holding office again.