The moment came days after the nation reached the devastating milestone of 500,000 coronavirus deaths.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Minimum wage increase must be stripped from COVID relief bill, Senate arbiter decides
The proposal would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 over 5 years, well over the $7.25 in effect since 2009.
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Posted inBusiness
Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16, end hazard pay
CEO Craig Jelinek announced the increase Thursday at a Senate Budget Committee hearing to examine wages at major companies.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Winthrop rallies late to topple Richmond
Ramblers find their groove in fourth quarter against Bobcats.
Posted inNation & World
New coronavirus variant in New York spurs caution, concern
New York City health officials and Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday sought to tamp down worries about the new variant, emphasizing that the new research is preliminary and little is known about the variant.
Posted inBoston Celtics, Sports
Ainge says Celtics are ‘playing terribly. We don’t have a good enough team, in my opinion’
Boston has lost 14 of 21 games after Wednesday’s blowout loss to Atlanta, and Danny Ainge could make a move before the March 25 trade deadline.
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast land trust offers tree ID walk in Georgetown
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust invites the public to a small-group, socially-distanced walk to learn how to identify trees in winter on Saturday, March 13 at 1 p.m. at Morse Pond Preserve in Georgetown. Led by Cheri Brunault, Stewardship Consultant, participants will uncover clues to name the trees of the forest, even if they are […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Stephen King talks about crime, creativity and his new novel
Stephen King doesn’t tell only horror stories. This week, his novel ‘Later’ comes out.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Secretary of State Bellows touts Maine electoral practices to congressional panel
The former Democratic state senator, testifying alongside Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams, says voting should be ‘equal and safe and secure all across the country.’
Posted inTimes Record
Bath high school students start classes at a brand new Morse High School
Classes started Thursday at the new school at Wing Farm Parkway.