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Frustration builds on world’s longest border as Canada goes slow on reopening
It’s not merely that the country has a lot of virus cases, but a lot of serious ones.
Biden plan for cleaner power system faces daunting obstacles
The president’s goals aren’t impossible, but the timeframe may need some tweaking.
Apple’s iPhone privacy clampdown arrives after 7-month delay
Once the software update is installed, apps already on the device will be required to ask and receive consent to track online activities.
Help Wanted: In pandemic, worry about finding summer workers
American embassies and consulates remain closed or severely short-staffed in many countries and there are myriad reasons why U.S. citizens aren’t rushing to respond to the job boom.
Coalition pushes for $115 million in bonds to buy Maine lands, maintain parks
The effort has drawn together groups that include farmland preservationists, fishermen, real estate agents and an economic development organization.
Bipartisan plan would create Maine agency to expand broadband, with federal dollars
The Maine Connectivity Authority would be given the power and discretion to coordinate a statewide buildout of high speed internet, instead of a patchwork of local and private-sector initiatives.
Sabattus couple buys Lewiston’s Sparetime Recreation, saving it from closure
The bowling alley will still close May 4, just temporarily, and reopen in late summer under the new owners, Justin and Samantha Juray.
EPA to give California the right to set climate limits on cars, SUVs
The move comes days after the Transportation Department withdrew Trump-era restrictions on state tailpipe emission rules and could help pave the way for a broader climate deal with automakers.
U.S. will share its stock of AstraZeneca vaccines with world
The vaccine is not yet authorized for use here, but it has cleared safety reviews in other countries.