The senators said the extended remote work, a result of the coronavirus pandemic, has led to backlogs in key service areas.
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A 1-in-100 million lobster is caught in Casco Bay
Haddie, a pastel-colored cotton candy lobster, is living in a tank, for now.
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Congress mandates new car technology to stop drunken driving
Monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers would roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026.
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Vaccine rule should remain while cases play out, administration argues
The Biden administration responds to a stay issued by the New Orleans-based U.S. appeals court, saying it would ‘cost dozens or even hundreds of lives per day.’
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Another day, another record on Wall Street as stocks inch up
Stocks notched some modest gains on Wall Street Monday, enough to mark more record highs for major U.S. indexes.
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Maine expects nearly $2.4 billion from Biden infrastructure package
More money will help address a backlog of work on highways, bridges, water and sewer pipes, and other physical structures Mainers rely on every day.
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Air-scrubbing machines gain momentum, with a long way to go
Leading scientific agencies say even if the world manages to stop producing harmful emissions, that won’t be enough to stop a climate catastrophe.
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Freeport may be one of the fastest growing tourist destinations this winter, survey shows
Tripadvisor ranked Freeport among its top-10 fastest-growing destinations; now town businesses are gearing up for a busy winter.
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Maine launches $20 million grant program for food infrastructure
The new Agricultural Infrastructure Investment Program relies on federal funds and will be administered through the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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U.S. charges two suspected major ransomware operators
The two, a Ukrainian and a Russian, are alleged to be part of the REvil ransomware gang.