The new currency tops out at 100 bolivars, a little less than $25 – until inflation starts to eat away at that as well.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Dunlap leaving auditor’s post after failing certification exams
In a letter to Senate President Troy Jackson, former Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap said he is stepping aside after he was unable to pass a series of accounting certification exams.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Company could spend up to $267 million to clean up mercury in Penobscot River
The settlement agreement still needs approval from a federal judge in Bangor.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
The U.S. Postal Service is about to charge you more for slower mail. Here’s why.
The Postal Service used to put about 20% of your mail on airplanes to move it across the country. Now it’s going to drive.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Conant stars one final time as Yarmouth downs Gray-NG
Beloved Clipper scores first goal in a 7-1 victory.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Belichick says he would not have had same success without Brady
Bill Belichick says ‘there’s no quarterback I’d rather have than Tom Brady.’
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, Schools and Education
California pushes first U.S. vaccine mandate for schoolchildren
Gov. Gavin Newsom says the requirement won’t take effect for all children until the U.S. government has finished fully vetting the COVID-19 vaccine for two age groups – 12 to 15 and 5 to 11.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Koch-backed group fuels opposition to school mask mandates, leaked letter shows
The political melee engulfing educators has complicated efforts to reopen schools safely during a new wave of the virus brought on by the delta variant.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Brady returns to Foxborough showing his personality as a Buccaneer
Tom Brady was often as tight lipped as his coach during his days as a Patriot. Now, ‘hey, he’s funny.’
Posted inMaine
Arts center in downtown Waterville to take shape as beams move into place
Steel beams are expected to be installed starting Monday for the $18 million Paul J. Schupf Art Center. The center will include art galleries, three cinemas, a cafe, studios and a skywalk to the Waterville Opera House.