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Bar Harbor Town Council considers steep cuts in number of cruise ship passengers

by Ethan Genter Mount Desert Islander September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

Members of the town’s Cruise Ship Committee say the potential limits on visitors are too restrictive.

White House tells agencies to prepare for first government shutdown of pandemic

by Tony Romm, Jeff Stein and Mike DeBonis The Washington Post September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

Congress still has time to fund the government and the White House messages is in line with normal preparation procedures.

Nation & World, Politics

Democratic leaders, White House agree on framework to pay for $3.5 trillion bill

by LISA MASCARO and ALAN FRAM Associated Press September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

The party has been divided over the final size of the bill and many of the details, and there has been no public word that agreements have been reached on any of those crucial questions.

Maine

Winslow farm sees outpouring of support, donations after heifers killed by lightning

by Kaitlyn Budion September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

A GoFundMe campaign for Fortin Farm following the deaths of the animals Saturday has far surpassed its goal of $15,000.

Business, Nation & World

After Northeast flooding, insurance problems swamp residents

by BOBBY CAINA CALVAN and DAVID PORTER Associated Press September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

Flood damage is not covered by homeowners or renters insurance policies, and most of those affected lived in areas outside of coastal floodplains, making flood insurance an afterthought.