The Maine Department of Labor says payments may be delayed but there will be no break in benefits under extended federal programs.
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Environmental groups ask federal appeals court to stall CMP corridor project
But a judge denied their request for an injunction to stop the project from proceeding pending the appeal.
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NOAA proposes changes in lobster fishing to reduce danger to right whales
The plan released Wednesday by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration includes a reduction in lobster trap lines and state-specific markings for fishing gear.
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British lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade deal with EU
With just a day to spare, lawmakers in the House of Commons vote 521-73 in favor of the agreement sealed between the U.K. government and the European Union last week.
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Augusta coffee house owners say closure is due to state coronavirus pandemic measures
Huiskamer Coffee House owners say state rules make it impossible for some people with disabilities to work or shop in indoor public places.
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Chinese drugmaker: Vaccine 79.3% effective in final tests
Sinopharm is one of at least five Chinese developers that are in a global race to create vaccines for the disease that has killed more than 1.7 million people.
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U.K. is first to authorize easy-to-handle AstraZeneca vaccine
It may hold great appeal in less developed parts of the world because of its low cost and the fact that it can be kept in refrigerators rather than at the ultra-cold or freezer temperatures some other vaccines require.
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Prosecutors seek 9-year prison term for Samsung chief Lee
The case is a key element in an explosive 2016 scandal that triggered months of public protests and toppled South Korea’s president.
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Oakland’s FirstPark finishes 2020 strong with $1.9 million sale
After paying off bond debt in November, the park sold a 20,000-square-foot property to Tom and Debrah Yale for $1.9 million.
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Do your teeth hurt more than they used to? You’re not alone
Dentists say they are seeing more patients with chipped teeth and jaw pain as pandemic stress spurs an increase in tooth grinding.