A 15% corporate minimum tax will help fund the new costs, with extra going to deficit reduction.
Carol Semple
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Study casts more doubt on benefit of high-dose vitamin D pills
Taking high doses of vitamin D doesn’t reduce the risk of broken bones in generally healthy older Americans, researchers report.
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Posted inLocal & State
Trucker whose dislodged tire killed Maine detective reaches plea deal
An investigation focused on the condition of the logging truck driven by the Patten man.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Holdout Sen. Manchin finally makes a deal on health, energy, taxes
He and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer say they have reached agreement on health care costs, energy and climate issues, taxing higher earners and large corporations and reducing federal debt.
Posted inNation & World
Man tied to Capitol officer’s attack pleads guilty to lesser charges
Another man accused of attacking the officer with bear spray on Jan. 6, 2021, is weighing a stricter plea deal that calls for a prison sentence exceeding 6 years.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan
The secretary of state did not offer details on the proposed deal, which was offered weeks ago, though it is unclear if it will be enough for Russia to release the Americans.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, Politics
Gov. Mills increases fundraising advantage over LePage
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills collected $605,000, compared with Paul LePage’s approximately $312,000, during the latest 42-day reporting period.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Nation & World
Choco Tacos fall victim to ‘tough decisions,’ and some fans have meltdown
The Klondike treat is a waffle cone filled with fudge-swirled ice cream and dipped in chocolate and peanuts.
Posted inNation & World
Russian airstrikes target southern Ukrainian ports, despite grain deal
In the eastern Donetsk region, shelling continues along the entire front line, with Russian forces targeting some of the region’s largest cities.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Truck driver’s trial begins in New Hampshire crash that killed 7 motorcyclists
The motorcyclists who died were members of a club of Marines and were from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and ranged in age from 42 to 62.