Before the coronavirus ruined her plans, Tiffany Patino expected to be back at work by now. She and her boyfriend intended to move out of a basement in suburban Maryland, where his grandmother lets them stay for free, so they could raise their infant son in a place of their own. Maybe get a new […]
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Nearly 60,000 sign up for health insurance via new Maine marketplace
The signups represents an increase from last year, when Maine was still using the federal HealthCare.gov platform
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Navy commissions Bath-built, Pearl Harbor-based USS Daniel Inouye
Inouye was the first Japanese American to serve in Congress when he was elected to the House in 1959, the year Hawaii became a state.
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Starbucks workers vote to unionize in Buffalo, New York
Starbucks has actively fought unionization at its stores for decades, saying its stores function best when it works directly with employees.
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Old Town paper mill asks residents for cereal, pizza and corrugated boxes
The mill wants cardboard to turn into packaging because of the rising cost of the raw materials it typically uses.
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U.S. jobless claims drop to 52-year low amid seasonal volatility
Seasonal volatility likely contributed to last week’s drop as the Labor Department adjusted the numbers to reflect job market fluctuations around the holidays.
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New Mexico regulators reject utility merger proposed by CMP’s parent company
They cite concerns about customer service problems and reliability issues in other states where Avangrid operates, including Maine.
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Auburn adopts updated comprehensive plan, with housing in mind
The “Future Land Use” section of the comprehensive plan calls for big changes in the makeup of zoning districts and density limits. Elected officials are to begin considering the changes in 2022.
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Amazon founder’s ex won’t say how much she’s giving away ‘this time’
Forbes estimates the fortune of reclusive novelist MacKenzie Scott at $59 billion.
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Lobstermen to weigh in on plan for monitoring of boats
The lobster fishing business is facing a host of other new restrictions to try to protect the rare whales.