The president spoke directly with Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who is leading a bipartisan group with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., that is racing to strike a compromise.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Biden to drop Trump’s antiabortion ‘global gag rule.’ Here’s what that means for abortion access worldwide.
The decades of Washington-imposed whiplash have left sexual and reproductive health and rights programs around the world scrambling to secure funding.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine jobless claims trend downward but remain above normal
Claims for new unemployment benefits dropped slightly in the state last week, with about 3,200 Mainers filing new applications.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
Despite pandemic, SoPo robotics team gears up for online competition
The team is gearing up for virtual events this year.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
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Nominees sought for initial Golden Shovel Award
Posted inMaine, News
Mills rolls back early closing time for businesses as COVID-19 infection rates decline
The change in requirements for businesses comes as Maine sees improving health metrics, including a decrease in the positivity rate and new case rate.
Posted inTimes Record
Chocolate Church Arts Center seeks submissions for Valentine’s Showcase
The Chocolate Church Arts Center will present a showcase of regional talent on their Facebook page on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. The presentation will feature performances from established Maine musicians and also include submissions of performances from community members. Those who wish to participate are invited to submit a video of a song, […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
The U.S. economy had its worst year since World War II, shrinking 3.5% in 2020
The pandemic’s blow to the economy early last spring ended the longest U.S. economic expansion on record – nearly 11 years.
Posted inTimes Record
Bath approves second economic relief program for small businesses
The city of Bath will offer a second round of one-time loans through its Economic Relief Bridge Program, an initiative that provided $300,000 in loans to 39 small Bath businesses in 2020, according to a news release. This year’s program was recommended by the City’s Economic Development Committee in response to immediate needs for small […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. unemployment claims drop, but remain historically high
Overall, nearly 4.8 million Americans are continuing to receive traditional state unemployment benefits.