President Biden and his top messengers are touring the country to raise hopes over his $1.9 trillion relief package.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
At Portland International Jetport, things are looking up, director says
COVID-19 vaccinations, an easing of travel restrictions and another round of federal relief funding will aid in the rebound of the Portland International Jetport, Paul Bradbury says.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
It is official – Martha Jacques is now Biddeford High School principal
The term ‘interim’ was dropped on March 9, when the Biddeford School Board unanimously voted her in as principal of the 770-student school.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Biddeford High School, COT students to attend classes 4 days starting later this month
PreK-2 and intermediate school pupils now attend classes five days a week; middle school students, remain at 4 days.
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: 10 business updates you need
Instead of one topic this week, let’s try and hit as many current business topics as we can, ranging from career opportunities to policy news. Here’s ten things you need to know right now, all in about 100 words or less: CareerCenter Virtual Career Fairs Beginning on April 8, the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter (which is […]
Posted inEvents
Watch: Newsroom Live with syndicated columnist Leonard Pitts
The subscriber-exclusive event was held March 24.
Posted inNation & World
Israeli experts announce discovery of more Dead Sea scrolls
The fragments of parchment bear lines of Greek text from the books of Zechariah and Nahum and have been dated around the first century based on the writing style.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Michelle Obama aims to give a million meals in new children’s food show, campaign
A campaign tied to the Tuesday debut of Michelle Obama’s children’s food show is aiming to provide more than one million meals to communities with food insecurity.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick tech school board tentatively approves $3.4 million budget
The budget represents a 14% increase, due largely to COVID-19 related expenses that Superintendent Paul Perzanoski said additional federal funding could help cover.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Solar offers significant economic, ratepayer benefits in Maine, report says
The report was released by solar energy industry advocates in advance of a legislative hearing to consider pausing, diluting or repealing a Maine solar incentive program.