The $7.25-an-hour federal minimum wage has now gone the longest stretch without an increase since it was first introduced in 2009.
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Biden says White House may mandate vaccine for federal employees
The news comes after weeks of waning vaccination rates, despite its wide availability and the swelling number of caseloads across the country.
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LeVar Burton is one step closer to his dream as this week’s ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host
In recent years and months, the longtime host of the popular PBS series ‘Reading Rainbow’ has repeatedly stated his aspirations to take up the coveted mantle.
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Biden mileage rule to exceed Obama climate goal
Standards haven’t been finalized but by 2026, the mileage standard could be raised as high as to 6%.
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Sports Digest: UMaine football team picked to finish ninth in 12-team CAA
James Madison tops the preseason poll, while UMaine wide receiver Andre Miller is named to the league’s preseason All-Conference team.
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Families of Ararat 12U baseball team face several challenges while trying to make trip to World Series a reality
Ararat, which won the Cal Ripken New England title, is raising money and balancing schedules with trip to Florida looming.
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Walmart now offering free college tuition and books to its 1.5 million U.S. employees
The move comes as many retailers are struggling to fill jobs amid a tight labor market.
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No crabs, no scallops: Seafood is vanishing from U.S. restaurants
A pound of halibut that cost up to $16 pre-pandemic is now $28. Blue crab has gone from $18 to $44 a pound.
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NFL notebook: Aaron Rodgers reports to Packers with restructured contract in the works
Green Bay and quarterback Aaron Rodgers – who skipped offseason workouts and a mandatory minicamp – are near a deal to keep him in Green Bay this season, but maybe not beyond.
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Apple Cinemas to reopen former Cinemagic locations in Westbrook, Saco
The company, which runs theaters in Connecticut and Massachusetts, is leasing the buildings and plans to reopen the theaters by the end of September.