American officials say the airstrikes targeted the Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad.
March 2020
When it comes to stocking up, some people have tissues
But many don’t. As Mainers worry about the coronavirus crisis, toilet paper is the one thing they don’t want to be caught without.
Celtics among teams under quarantine with NBA season suspended
A second Utah player – Donovan Mitchell – tests positive for coronavirus, and the Boston Celtics – who played Utah last Friday, is taking all necessary precautions.
MLB notebook: Orioles star Mancini has surgery for colon cancer
Lab results and the timetable for Mancini’s recovery will not be known until next week.
Maine opening up swifter access to dental care for children
Lawmakers send the bill to the desk of Gov. Janet Mills.
Midcoast Senior College cancels its spring 2020 term courses
In the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak, Midcoast Senior College has decided to cancel its Spring term effective immediately. The organization is also suspending its current events forum in conjunction with Curtis Memorial Library. “When this health concern has passed, we will continue to operate and plan future classes events,” Midcoast Senior College Executive Director […]
As central banks intervene to calm markets, few see solution
The Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its largest one-day point loss in history.
It is uncertain whether Bath Iron Works would halt production in face of COVID-19
BIW brought an undisclosed number of employees in Yokosuka, Japan home who were assigned to help repair and update destroyers at the naval base. The employees must spend two weeks in quarantine before returning to work.
Industry wins some, loses some in changes to medical marijuana reform bill
A legislative committee strips out a ban on small extraction labs, federal background checks, plant size limits and fines from a department-backed bill, but adds a testing requirement.
Brunswick Landing could be hub for spaceport complex
With its existing infrastructure, central location and proximity to other aerospace businesses, the former military base is the ideal spot for a “New Space industry meeting place and new business incubator and accelerator.”