Both countries are eager to choke off the spread of the coronavirus but also maintain their vital economic relationship.
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Bill would give Maine companies preference in bidding on state jobs
The measure, which was held over from 2019, would give Maine companies a second shot at bidding if they lose out to out-of-state competitors on state construction or purchasing contracts.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hiking: Winter fun and games in the glorious Gaspe
After a solid week of Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in Canada’s mountainous national park, our columnist ‘barely scratched the surface of possibilities.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Trump scores 2 wins on trade
The president shows that he is capable of taking an incremental approach toward accomplishing his goals.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Senate passes U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal, a Trump priority
Mexico has already approved the agreement, and Canada is expected to do so in coming months.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Olive, Again’ makes it OK to hate French-Canadians again
Elizabeth Strout’s new novel is set in modern-day Maine, but it presents outdated stereotypes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s time for NOAA to take the lead in right-whale rescue
The government shouldn’t stand by while Maine lobstermen do the work and risk their lives.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
After impeachment, House bestows big trade victory on Trump
But both of Maine’s representatives vote against the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: How does the Canadian health system work? Very well
No bills, no paperwork, no copays, no deductibles … and no hassles compared to for-profit health care like that in the U.S.
Posted inNation & World, News
Canada votes in election that could see Trudeau lose power
Trudeau reasserted liberalism in 2015 after almost 10 years of Conservative Party government in Canada, but is one of the few remaining progressive leaders in the world.