The influential writer, feminist, poet and cultural critic regularly tackled difficult subjects, including the differences in feminist thought and practice between white women and women of color.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Fed will tighten credit faster, expects to raise interest rates 3 times in the coming year
In an abrupt policy shift, the Fed announced Wednesday that it will shrink its monthly bond purchases at twice the pace it previously announced.
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Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunkport short-term rental application deadline approaching
Those who don’t apply by the Dec. 31 cutoff date cannot rent in 2022, according to town hall staff.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
U.S. faces a double virus surge as omicron advances, delta rages
Health officials call on Americans to get vaccinated, get their booster shots, wear masks indoors and get tested before traveling and before holiday gatherings.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills nominates attorney from Yarmouth as next public advocate
William Harwood is an attorney with broad experience working on utility issues and currently serves as the senior adviser for regulatory affairs in the governor’s energy office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
New York City to fine businesses $1,000 for defying vaccine mandate
The city will also apply escalating penalties thereafter if violations persist.
Posted inTimes Record
Senate passes defense bill with potential benefits for BIW
The annual national defense act authorizes three new Navy warships that Bath Iron Works could bid on.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford man pleads not guilty in shooting death of his landlord
Randal Hennessey is charged with intentional and knowing murder in connection with the death of Douglas Michaud.
Posted inNation & World
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charge in George Floyd’s killing
Since a federal sentence will run at the same time as his state sentence, he will likely spend 21 years in prison.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Horizon Organic to extend Maine, other Northeastern milk contracts 6 months
Maine Gov. Janet Mills called the company’s offer a “modest but welcome development.”