Being a barman is a dangerous trade in Iraq, where alcohol shops are frequently targeted by disapproving militias.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Why U.S. hiring could rebound much faster than expected
A view is gaining steam that as vaccinations increase and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and job market will strengthen more quickly than they did after previous recessions.
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Posted inSkiing, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Skiing notebook: Mt. Blue Nordic teams trying to make best out of pandemic season
Cougars staying sharp with hopes of squeezing in some more races this winter.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Former Maine developer Michael Liberty accepts pardon from Trump
The criminal wire and securities fraud case against Liberty is now dead, but other legal challenges remain.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball, Wrestling
Decision on Maine high school wrestling season delayed
The MPA Wrestling Committee decides to wait until its Feb. 22 meeting to make a final decision on whether a competitive season can be held during the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
Bidens bring unexpected piece of furniture to White House
A crib has been set up in the family residence for the president’s youngest grandchild, Beau Biden Jr., son of Hunter Biden.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Some states are holding key vaccine discussions in closed meetings
The lack of transparency raises the risk that some decisions will be grounded in politics rather than public health and that well-connected industries could receive special treatment while the concerns of marginalized groups are ignored.
Posted inSports
Super Bowl could also be farewell for many pending free agents
Tampa Bay and Kansas City are not looking ahead to next year just yet, but know that their rosters will see significant change in the offseason.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bigelow Laboratory to research whether kelp farming can combat climate change
The Maine science center has received a grant of almost $900,000 for the research.
Posted inNation & World
Biden plans to boost U.S. admissions of refugees after Trump slashed cap
Biden plans to announce that he will increase the cap on the number of refugees to more than eight times the level at which the Trump administration left it.