There are renewed hopes on Wall Street that a U.S. trade deal with China may be nearing, despite recent tough talk from President Trump.
2019
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Snowflake’s view of skier in orange at Quarry Road Trails
The first major snowstorm of the season dumped more than 8 inches of snow in the region, an though it made driving conditions hazardous and closed down schools and state government offices, it opened in the aftermath a white surface that beckons skiers to mark their way on the Quarry Road Trails in Waterville. In […]
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
OPEC nations grapple with oversupply of oil
That possibility is hanging over members of the cartel as they head into negotiations Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Elon Musk insists no one interpreted tweet to mean pedophile
The Tesla CEO testifies in the trial of a defamation lawsuit brought a British diver who helped rescue a dozen boys and their soccer coach from a flooded Thailand cave.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Willie Nelson has given up smoking, but he’s still using pot
The country music legend says he’s abused his lungs in the past and he’s trying to take better care of himself.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports
Patriots-Chiefs game has huge implications for AFC playoff race
New England no longer has the upper hand on home-field advantage – and suddenly the AFC East doesn’t look like a lock, either.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Frye Island, with no students, asks court to let it leave school district
The dispute over the island’s education tax assessment has gone on for years, with $1.5 million at stake.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Proposed federal hemp rules would hurt Maine’s fledgling industry, state officials say
Lab-testing and other requirements could stymie growers, critics contend in comments on the regulations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Trade war hurting Maine blueberries, and farmers need help, Sen. King says
Maine’s independent senator says the value of the state’s wild blueberry exports to China are on pace to drop by nearly 97% from 2017 levels.
Posted inBusiness
NBT Bank moves to new location on Portland waterfront
The bank relocated from its previous location in the Pierce Atwood building on Merrill’s Wharf to a new space at 5 Widgery Wharf.