Winter holiday travel will be far less prevalent than in previous years, but many will still hit the road as public officials urge caution amid the raging pandemic.
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With time running out, EU and U.K. near post-Brexit trade deal
After resolving a few remaining fair competition issues, negotiators are down to dealing with fishing quotas and transition terms as they work to secure an agreement by an end-of-year deadline.
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Jobless claims remain high in Maine as pandemic rages
Nearly 3,000 more state unemployment claims were filed last week as President Trump casts doubt on an aid package that would benefit tens of thousands of jobless Mainers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Trump vetoes defense bill that has BIW benefits, setting up possible override vote
The president has called for the bill to include limits on social media companies he claims are biased against him – and to strip out language that allows for the renaming of military bases that honor Confederate leaders.
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‘Mom’s worth it’: U.S. holiday travel surges despite outbreak
Many people at airports this week thought long and hard about whether to go somewhere and found a way to rationalize it.
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U.S. layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid
The latest figure shows that many employers are still cutting jobs as the pandemic tightens business restrictions and leads many consumers to stay home.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: New cafe, market reopens, drive-thru veggies
Caviar and black truffle lobster lasagna for New Year’s? Yes, please!
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
State delays ban on plastic bags, foam food containers
The bans set to take effect in January won’t be enforced until July 1 because the COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer demand and disrupted the supply of replacement products.
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In appeal hearing, co-owner says Rick Savage no longer managing Sunday River Brewing Co.
Ron Savage says his brother is no longer involved in managing the business in Bethel, and he should be trusted to comply with state guidelines. The state does not agree.
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EU, U.K. leaders seek way out of Brexit trade impasse
Efforts to settle a fight over fishing quotas in British waters are kicked into higher gear on Tuesday.