The bill calls for $550 billion in new spending over 5 years – one of the most substantial expenditures on the nation’s roads, bridges, waterworks, broadband and the electric grid in years.
2021
Posted inBusiness
Amazon union vote results should be scrapped over improprieties, labor board officer recommends
The recommendation stems from the fiercely contested election at a warehouse in Alabama that ended in April with a resounding defeat for the union.
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Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Maine church’s case against pandemic restrictions
Calvary Chapel in Orrington asked the court to stop Gov. Janet Mills from enforcing or reinstating any restrictions related to the rapid spread of the delta variant.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Krejci’s career with Bruins deserves appreciation and thanks
David Krejci, who will finish his career in the Czech Republic, was a valuable player for the Bruins during his 14-year career.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools and Education
Lewiston board rejects mandatory mask-wearing in schools
The School Committee voted to accept the superintendent’s recommendations for returning to school in the fall.
Posted inNation & World, News
ACLU and Biden administration to face off over migrant family expulsions
The ACLU had paused its lawsuit for months to allow a reversal on the Trump administration’s border policies, but both sides say negotiations have reached an ‘impasse.’
Posted inMaine, News
Portland council declares limited emergency, allowing remote meetings to continue
The emergency order will be in effect at City Hall until councilors rescind it.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Refugees pushed to back of the line amid vaccine shortages
The World Health Organization placed refugees in the second priority group, but plans were upended by supply shortages.
Posted inMaine, News
Driver who hit and killed 2 people in East Waterboro had previous crashes
Charles B. Stoddard, 64, of Waterboro had a crash in 2013 that went unreported.
Posted inNation & World, News
White House calls on states to prevent evictions
Some Democrats accuse the president of not addressing the end of the moratorium quickly enough while the White House insists that state and local leaders need to step up and distribute federal aid.