The president’s plan for a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package faces opposition from Republican lawmakers who say it’s too much like a liberal wish list.
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Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Matt Patricia rejoining Patriots staff
Patricia, fired as head coach of the Detroit Lions in November, will assist Bill Belichick “in a variety of roles” according to a Boston Globe report.
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Posted inMaine, News
Yarmouth can block town employees from serving on town council, judge says
The ruling will likely force a teacher to resign her council seat when her term is up later this year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Mixed finish on Wall Street as worldwide rally takes a pause
Stocks struggle, trimming the weekly gain for the S&P 500 even as the Nasdaq eked out another record high.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Friday’s college roundup: UMaine men’s hockey falls in overtime
Boston University earns a 3-2 win in the opener of a two-game series.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Red Sox agree to deal with Dodgers’ Hernandez
Enrique Hernandez bolsters Boston’s depth in both the infield and outfield and could become the starting second baseman.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Google threatens to pull search engine in Australia
The government aims to make Google and Facebook pay Australian media companies fairly for using news content the tech giants siphon from news sites.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland stands by strict rules for needle exchange despite warnings of higher risk
The city’s health and human services director says the program has maintained access to clean syringes without relaxing its exchange rules, but public health experts say the more restrictive approach can put people at risk during the pandemic.
Posted inNation & World
Family, co-workers, old FB friends helped catch Capitol intruders, records show
In recent days, law enforcement agencies have brought more than 100 criminal cases against people accused of participating in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
New RSU 21 board member resigns
Josiah Currier said he’s withdrawing for personal reasons.