Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced changes to pandemic restrictions designed to help the economy while still keeping residents and visitors safe.
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State schedules dedicated vaccine clinics for school staff 60 and older
Each district will notify teachers and staff where they can sign up for their shots at clinics that will take place beginning next Friday.
Boeing CEO waived pay but got compensation worth $21 million
The aerospace giant struggled last year with the continuing fallout from two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max jetliner and a downturn in demand for planes because of the pandemic.
NBA notebook: Blake Griffin, Pistons agree to buyout
The Pistons announced last month that they would keep Blake Griffin, 32, out of the lineup while resolving his future.
NFL notebook: Washington releases QB Alex Smith
Alex Smith, the AP Comeback Player of the Year, is cut in a cost-saving move after his return from leg injuries that required 17 surgeries.
Tech rebound pulls stocks out of slump and to weekly gain
The late-afternoon turnaround made up for some of the losses that the market began racking up after kicking off the week with the S&P 500’s biggest gain since June.
Maine bar owners cautious about reopening after year of closure
The state announced Friday that bars and tasting rooms can reopen at the end of this month, although capacity will still be limited.
Cuba’s struggling entrepreneurs look to Biden with hope
Thousands of new private businesses were booming in Cuba’s socialist economy before the Trump administration closed the tap on tourism
Maine businesses optimistic about summer season with eased restrictions
One hotelier said that getting news of the changes was like being given ‘a Christmas gift in March,’ but it also came with new concerns and fears.
College football preview: UMaine at Delaware
The Black Bears open their six-game spring season Saturday against No. 25 Delaware.