The outrage at government officials who seem indifferent to their concerns has driven some to violence, including attacks on garbage tracks.
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Posted inNation & World
In meeting with North Korea’s Kim, China’s leader says he hopes talks with U.S. succeed
The visit is Kim’s third to China since March, highlighting China’s crucial role in efforts by the U.S. and others to get North Korea to abandon its nuclear program.
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Posted inSports
The Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon will have new starting and finishing lines
The changes are made to avoid congestion in downtown Portland on Saturday.
Posted inBusiness
Starbucks retrenching in U.S. as growth slows, will close about 150 stores
The company is pumping the brakes on licensed and company-operated locations in urban areas and planning a renewed focus on rural and suburban areas.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Red Sox prospect Mike Shawaryn struggles as Sea Dogs swept in doubleheader
The right-hander’s ERA increases from 3.12 to 3.45 after giving six runs in a 7-1 loss to Reading. Portland also lost the second game, 6-5.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S.-China trade war carries big risks for both countries, and for global growth
If implemented, tit-for-tat tariffs would ripple through the world’s two largest economies, as evidenced by Tuesday’s falling stock markets, and the damage could spread.
Posted inBaseball, Legion Baseball, Sports
American Legion baseball dealing with low participation
Once thriving league down to 18 teams statewide.
Posted inBoston Celtics, News
Celtics coach shooting for a healthy roster
Brad Stevens sees progress in Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward as they mend from surgeries.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News
Commentary: Bogaerts’ headfirst slides need to stop
Maybe the Red Sox should bench Xander Bogaerts the next time he slides headfirst to first base.
Posted inPolitics
Lawmakers pass $41 million package with funding for disabled, elderly, opioid treatment
The Legislature must still take up several other spending measures, including one to borrow $100 million for transportation improvements.