The planned moratorium would halt oil and gas auctions for one year, and coal leasing for three years.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Those age 70 and over are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
Maine residents age 70 and older are now eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 as part of Phase 1b. Those age 70 or over may hear directly from their health care provider about getting a vaccine, or may contact a MaineHealth or Northern Light Health for appointment at various locations around the state. All sites require […]
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Maine State Police investigating deaths of 2 people found inside Franklin County home
The bodies of a male and a female were found inside the home on the Havey Road in New Sharon.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Janet Yellen wins Senate approval as first female treasury secretary
On an 84-15 vote, the former chair of the Federal Reserve becomes the third member of President Biden’s Cabinet to win confirmation.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine calls off games for all teams through at least Feb. 4
The school announces ‘positive COVID-19 cases in UMaine athletics,’ marking the second time this winter that competitions are halted throughout the department.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine high school coaches earn national Coach of the Year honors
Dave Halligan of Falmouth (boys’ soccer) and Mary Beth Bourgoin of Winslow (field hockey) are honored by the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Pingree to chair powerful appropriations panel overseeing Interior and EPA
She becomes one of the House’s 12 ‘cardinals’ who shape the federal funding priorities over their respective congressional fiefdoms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland’s first licensed adult-use cannabis testing lab opens
Nova Analytic Labs is the second adult-use marijuana lab in Maine, joining Nelson Analytical in Kennebunk.
Posted inTimes Record
COVID-19 cancels Bath Heritage Days again
The 5-day festival typically includes a parade, carnival, concerts and fireworks, which attract 20,000-30,000 people.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Brady’s parents battled through COVID-19 earlier in the season
Tom Brady Sr. says he and his wife, Galynn, battled coronavirus, he was hospitalized for almost three weeks and praised Josh Allen for playing while his father was hospitalized.