Proponents note that printing houses rather than nailing them together could save huge quantities of discarded construction materials that are dumped into landfills every year.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Burning Man cancels 2021 festival in northern Nevada desert
The COVID-19 pandemic deep-sixes the annual counter-culture festival for the second year in a row.
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Harry and Meghan added to ‘Vax Live’ concert special
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will also participate in the event dedicated to combating COVID-19.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
New state revenue forecast puts budget solidly in the black
The forecast released Tuesday shows the state will end the current fiscal year on June 30 with a more than $461 million surplus.
Posted inSports
With new Massachusetts guidelines, Patriots could have full house for opener
A new plan calls for capacity at large venues in Massachusetts will go from 12% to 25% beginning May 10, then increase to 100% for all businesses on Aug. 1.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Advocates push bills aimed at easing Maine’s housing crisis
A group of southern Maine lawmakers and other allies support proposals to bolster eviction protections for tenants and improve the supply of affordable housing.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Man rescued from abandoned Vermont copper mine shaft
He suffered serious injuries and was considerably hypothermic after the 150-foot fall, according to rescuers.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Dolphins send veteran guard Flowers back to Washington
The deal also includes a swap of late-round draft picks.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine pressing ahead in search for next men’s hockey coach
Athletic director Ken Ralph said interviews will begin soon and a decision could come in early May.
Posted inBusiness
France, Germany support U.S. 21% tax plan for corporations
The U.S. proposal is part of a strategy for ensuring that multinational companies pay at least a specific rate of tax, and that they pay it proportionally in countries where they do business.