Analysts say the moves could be part negotiating strategy and part appeasement aimed at congressional critics of Trump’s deal allowing Chinese telecom giant ZTE Corp. to stay in business.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
No special election in Scarborough to replace ousted school board members
Four remaining school board members decided Tuesday against replacing three members before the November election.
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Posted inSoftball, Varsity Maine
Video: Messalonskee softball team turns double play against Skowhegan
The Messalonskee Eagles turned a 4-6-3 double play against undefeated Skowhegan on Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, News
Starbucks serves up anti-bias enlightenment
The buzz outside shops closed for worker training Tuesday ranges from skepticism to optimism.
Posted inSports
Odds are against Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA Finals
Golden State enters series as heavy favorite
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
To retain workers, one Chick-fil-A owner is starting to pay $18 an hour
In a tightening labor market, he says it’s worth it to have consistency for his employees and their relationships with customers.
Posted inSports
NBA finals: Cavaliers facing long odds again
Golden State is a big favorite to win a second straight NBA title against Cleveland.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
RSU 18 residents give $37.58 million budget first OK
The education budget now heads to a June 12 referendum for final approval.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Outdoors, Sports
Proposed expansion of hunting in 3 Maine wildlife refuges would apply only to newly acquired land
In one, a 90-acre parcel in the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, hunting is already allowed, according to a refuge biologist.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Sen. Collins, U.S. labor secretary tour Cianbro and talk workforce development
The senator and Alex Acosta made the rounds of the Cianbro Institute, the welding facility and the simulation yard, where the company trains its employees.