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Federal Reserve leaders agree: Economics has a racial-disparity problem

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

A study by the Brookings Institution reports Federal bank directors ‘are overwhelmingly white’ and ‘overwhelmingly male.’

Bath Iron Works is on track to surpass the 37 new cases of COVID-19 that was reported last month.

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

The coalition of energy, tech and consumer giants want U.S. greenhouse gas emissions cut by at least 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.

Tens of thousands of people who received unemployment payments last year could get a state income tax exemption up to $10,200.

The Westbrook-based brewery is expanding with a new tasting room and pilot production facility in the Freeport Crossing shopping mall.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will be accepting public comments regarding the question’s form and content until May 13.

First Track Investments LLC plans to schedule 56 days of racing at the Cumberland Fairgrounds starting in May.

by JOYCE M. ROSENBERG Associated Press April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

A number of states still have restrictions on gathering sizes and many Americans feel uneasy about being in large groups.

by JOSH BOAK Associated Press April 12, 2021April 13, 2021

Maine receives a C- in a state-by-state breakdown that focuses on several issues.

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

It’s been driven higher by economic rescue packages.