The Times Record sports writer Eli Canfield signs off with a few good-byes.
December 2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Mortgage rates hold steady despite volatility in financial markets and new COVID concerns
The arrival of the first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in the United States on Wednesday brought with it new uncertainty about how it will affect the economy.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats may lean into abortion issue as Supreme Court weighs future of Roe v. Wade
The high court heard oral arguments Wednesday to a challenge of a Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks, which directly confronts the landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Posted inNation & World, News
U.S. will resume policy for asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico
Revival of the “Remain in Mexico” policy comes under a court order even as the administration maneuvers to end it.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Developer scraps Cape Elizabeth affordable housing project
The Szanton Company withdraws its plans for Dunham Court in the face of an upcoming referendum to repeal zoning amendments allowing it to be building in the town center.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Date of Cape vote on zoning amendment repeal to be decided Dec. 13
The Town Council will decide whether to hold the referendum at a special election or wait or the general election next November.
Posted inNation & World, News
Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown
The measure now goes to President Biden to be signed into law.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine struggles with testing shortage as COVID-19 surge is expected to intensify
The delta variant continues to drive a surge in cases and hospitalizations as Maine health officials closely watch the omicron variant, which was first detected in the U.S. Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. unemployment claims rise despite rebounding job market
Companies now complain that they can’t find workers to fill job openings, a near-record 10.4 million in September.
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