The moves are big steps toward President Joe Biden’s pledge to cut emissions and battle climate change as he pushes a history-making shift in the U.S. from internal combustion engines to battery-powered vehicles.
Posted inNational Business
US jobless claims down 14,000 to 385,000 as economy rebounds
Companies are posting job openings — a record 9.2 million in May — faster than applicants are showing up to fill them.
Posted inAugusta
Monmouth theater’s ‘Sofonisba’ illuminates story of 16th-century Spanish artist
“While it may sound like a dull history lesson, the dialogue is funny, witty and intelligent,” Judy Harrison writes.
Posted inContributors
Canada just surpassed us on vaccinations. Good for them, and shame on us.
“In Canada, the pandemic didn’t become a politically polarized issue, as it did in the United States,” Doyle McManus writes.
Posted inAroostook
Masks are now recommended in Aroostook County amid rising COVID-19 infections
Aroostook County now has 55.18 cases per 100,000 people as of Thursday, up from 43.25 cases the day before.
Posted inDaily Brief
Nationalization is the early GOP theme entering Maine’s 2022 election cycle
Both the gubernatorial and congressional races are expected to attract major national attention and another record level of ad spending.
Posted inNew England
New Hampshire State Police will wear body cameras starting this fall
The cameras were made possible by a $3.4 million contract approved by the Executive Council.
Posted inSports
Standby to Fly shooting match raises $52,000 for nonprofits supporting Maine veterans
“We foresee this match continuing to grow in the future, ultimately becoming a destination event,” Zac Greenier writes.
Posted inNews
152 more coronavirus cases have been reported across Maine
No new deaths were reported Thursday, leaving the statewide death toll at 900.
Posted inYork
Caribou man killed in wrong-way crash on Maine Turnpike
Caleb Ewing, 29, was driving the wrong way on the Maine Turnpike early Thursday morning when he collided with a tractor-trailer.
Posted inNation
Cuomo’s apology criticized by sexual assault survivors
“If he were sorry, he would step down. That’s how accountability works.”
Posted inMorning Update
Milford’s ‘war on rats’ / Nursing home staff shortages / John Hiatt
What we’re talking about in Maine.
Posted inHomestead
How to get bats out of your house
Bats are one of the most common home invaders around the world, and while they’re usually harmless, they’re certainly not welcome — and for good reason.
Posted inNation
Study offers clues about persistent COVID-19 symptoms in kids with new school year looming
Long COVID-19 sometimes appears long after infections subside and affect even those who only experienced mild bouts of the disease.
Posted inNational Politics
Progressives see blueprint for next fights in eviction win
With Democrats holding narrow margins, the White House may have to pay closer attention to the party’s left wing.
Posted inNew England
Fire destroys cabin of NH hermit who lived 27 years in the woods
The owner of the land had been seeking to tear down the cabin before the fire.
Posted inNational Politics
Immigrant detentions soar despite Joe Biden’s campaign promises
The number of detainees has more than doubled since the end of February.
Posted inDanby Ink
Area code shortage
Maine regulators are investigating the dwindling numbers available in the 207 area code.
Posted inNews
Staffing shortages keep Maine nursing homes from mandating COVID-19 vaccines
Nursing home staff shortages have long been a problem in Maine, driven by a rapidly aging population heavily reliant on a pool of low-wage workers.
Posted inContributors
It may be time to celebrate bipartisanship
Is America ready to clap as the U.S. Senate is starting to act like the deliberative body it is supposed to be?