Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King were among the sponsors of the bipartisan resolution passed by the Senate that also is supported by Maine Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden.
Carol Semple
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future
Country artists have long been hesitant to address racial issues, but the rallies over racial injustice this year have become too important for the genre to ignore.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Old Man of the Mountain memorial in New Hampshire is complete
The massive, naturally formed granite profile attracted tourists to Franconia Notch for about 200 years before it crumbled in 2003.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Boston symphony plans a July Fourth Pops broadcast
This year’s broadcast-only show will honor front-line and essential workers as well as those who have died during the ongoing pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
For every confirmed U.S. virus case, there are 10 more infections, officials estimate
About 20 million Americans have been infected, and the CDC director warns, ‘It’s clear that many individuals in this nation are still susceptible.’
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
U.S. virus cases near an all-time high as governors backtrack
The U.S. recorded 34,300 COVID-19 cases Wednesday, slightly fewer than the day before but still near the high of 36,400 reached on April 24.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Striking BIW union asks federal mediator to help with contract
Both the company and the union said they’re open to resuming negotiations, but that hadn’t happened as of Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Desperate parents weigh whether summer camp is worth it this year
Some parents say they believe that the extreme safety measures camps are taking, combined with the low-risk ages of their offspring, present a minimal downside.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Conviction upheld for Maine driver with disability who killed Augusta pedestrian
Andrew Bilodeau was convicted of vehicular manslaughter for the crash that claimed the life of 81-year-old Emile Morin in November 2017 in Augusta.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
BIW accuses union of misrepresenting its contract proposal
More than 4,000 members of Machinists Union Local S6 went on strike Monday after overwhelmingly rejecting the company’s proposal.