The ruling coalition earmarked an extra $25.6 billion to finance changes that will likely make many farmers drastically reduce their number of livestock or to get rid of them altogether.
June 2022
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Two workers rescued from chocolate-filled tank at Mars Wrigley factory
It is still unclear how the workers got stuck in the tank and how much chocolate was in it at the time.
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Massachusetts fishing trip ends with mother dead, 6-year-old boy missing
The family of 6 were fishing from Deer Island in the Merrimack River when 2 of the children entered the water and their mother went in to get them.
Posted inSports
Floyd Mayweather Jr. leads three classes into Boxing Hall of Fame
The last three classes will be inducted this weekend, including 27 fighters and 36 honorees in total.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden vows to battle inflation as prices keep climbing
The administration is seeking to further reduce shipping prices with a bipartisan bill that the House could pass as soon as next week.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World
Capitol room named for revered Maine Sen. Margaret Chase Smith
Rooms named for the former Maine senator and for former Sen. Barbara Mikulski are first in the Capitol named for female senators.
Posted inSports
Auto racing notebook: IndyCar to have two female racers in Road America field
Simona de Silvestro and Tatiana Calderon will run the first of three races both will enter on Sunday in Wisconsin.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
Got a yen for acting? Mainers wanted to be extras in true crime series
Scenes for ‘Wild Crime’ will be shot around Greater Portland from June 20-29.
Posted inLocal & State, Uncategorized
Maine COVID cases and hospitalizations hold steady
The state has seen a dramatic drop in infection rates and hospitalizations over the past four weeks, while numbers were virtually unchanged Friday.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Britney Spears marries longtime partner Sam Asghari
While seeking an end to the court case that controlled many aspects of her life, Spears expressed her desire to marry Asghari and have children.