The annual Bloomberg analysis measures factors such as labor-force participation, education, political representation, health care and corporate leadership.
March 2020
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Inside the dizzying 3 days that remade the Democratic primary
The win of former Vice President Joe Biden in the South Carolina Democratic primary set off a cascade of events that carried him to a consolidation of support for Super Tuesday.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Cheverus cancels April’s out-of-state trips over coronavirus concerns
Other schools and the Maine Principals’ Association are being cautious, taking a wait-and-see approach about trips and events planned for the week of April vacation and beyond.
Posted inNation & World, News
Daylight saving time returns Sunday
Like clockwork, daylight saving time strikes again this weekend.
Posted inNation & World, News, Sports
The NCAA is preparing for the coronavirus, and it’s complicated
Some basketball games have been canceled, and one school is not allowing fans to attend Division III tournament games this weekend.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Roller-coaster week ends with bond yields, stocks sinking
Investors are trying to guess how much economic damage the coronavirus will ultimately inflict.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Economic toll of coronavirus becoming clear, duration unknown
The Dow is plunging again and other major indexes like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are suffering greater percentage declines.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump signs $8.3 billion bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in U.S.
The legislation provides federal public health agencies with money for vaccines, tests and potential treatments.
Posted inBusiness Breakfast, Events
POSTPONED: Business Breakfast Forum: Seasonal Workforce Solutions
Join us Wednesday, April 15 at the Portland Public Library for a free panel discussion to learn some ways to find and keep the best employees.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. job market looked robust before virus outbreak escalated
The Labor Department says the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% last month, matching a 50-year low.