It signals a big shift for the nation’s most populous state from just months ago, when COVID-19 cases were surging and hospitals were running out of ICU beds.
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Posted inSports
With fans and flowery hats, Derby is back at old home in May
Essential Quality is a 2-1 favorite as the race returns to its regular spot on the schedule.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine school leaders urge state to move quickly on COVID-19 guidelines for fall
As parents in some districts clamor for more in-person learning, the state’s superintendents are pressing state agencies to issue COVID-19 guidelines for the fall term as soon as possible.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Incomes surge in U.S. as relief rolls out, spending jumps
The strong gains in March offer yet more evidence that the economy is poised for a rapid recovery following last year’s pandemic-triggered recession.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces child porn charges
He starred on TLC’s ’19 Kids and Counting’ until it was pulled from the network in 2015.
Posted inCommunity
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SATURDAY Curbside baked bean supper, including one pint pea beans, one pint American chop suey, red hotdogs, 1/2 pint coleslaw, slice Italian bread and frosted cake. 4 to 5 p.m. Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. $10 by advance orders only, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Thursday, at 854-9157 or by email […]
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Jill Biden plants tree as White House readies for family cat
The first lady commemorates Arbor Day by planting a linden tree on the north lawn.
Posted inBusiness Series, Events
Watch: Making It Work: Now Hiring
Tune in on Tuesday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m. for the panel discussion on hiring in the hospitality industry.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Capitol Police chief steps down after outcry over social media posts
Russell Gauvin retires effective Friday under the terms of a separation agreement.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
City Council committee seeks $1.48 million cut in Portland school budget
One member of the finance committee who voted in favor of the reduction apologized for her vote Friday as school board members expressed disappointment with the decision.