The plan would fund education at the voter-approved level of 55% for the first time, provide more money to cities and towns, and put a record amount in the state’s ‘rainy day’ fund.
COVID-19 pandemic
Posted inTimes Record
Bowdoin College students publish book to help kids understand the pandemic
The story follows a girl named Charlie who, despite the difficulties of social isolation, remote classes and itchy face masks, learns from her mother how staying home can be a superpower.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland says technicality could cost city $16 million in federal aid
Maine’s fourth-largest city says it is getting a lot less American Rescue Plan funding than other cities because of an administrative technicality.
Posted inNation & World
Federal judge strikes down CDC’s eviction moratorium
The Justice Department says it will appeal, but the head of the Maine Affordable Housing Coalition calls the ruling ‘really worrisome.’
Posted inLocal & State, News, Uncategorized
Mills unveils plan for COVID-19 recovery and use of more than $1 billion in federal aid
The governor says her plan is focused on immediate economic recovery from the pandemic, long-term economic growth and infrastructure revitalization.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at Vax Live concert
President Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at ‘Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.’
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Basking in barbecue, bear hugs and the freedom of the open road
A post-vaccination trip from Maine to Virginia opens a window on life after the pandemic.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Two dozen inmates at women’s prison have COVID-19
The outbreak at the facility in Windham began 10 days ago.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine National Guard to hold vaccine clinics at BIW
The guard will make COVID-19 vaccinations available starting Thursday for employees at Bath Iron Works’ shipyard and off-site locations
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Families rally in Scarborough for return to full in-person learning
The Mills administration is continuing its current approach to school reopenings and will re-examine requirements if the U.S. CDC makes further adjustments, a spokeswoman says.