2019 – Page 1033 – Centralmaine.com

Tom Caron: Red Sox give fans glimmer of hope about October

by TOM CARON July 29, 2019July 30, 2019

Sparked by Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts, Boston and its high-powered offense took 3 of 4 against the Yankees.

U.S., China revive trade talks with low hopes for progress

by JOE McDONALD Associated Press July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

Rhetoric has hardened despite the June agreement by Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping to revive efforts to end the costly fight over China’s technology ambitions and trade surplus.

Arts & Entertainment, News

Cindy Williams of ‘Laverne & Shirley’ joins Ogunquit cast of ‘Menopause’

by Bob Keyes July 29, 2019July 30, 2019

The musical runs Sept. 4-14.

Business, Nation & World

Fed set to cut rates for first time in decade. Is it a risk?

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER and STAN CHOE Associated Press July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

Some skeptics worry that the Federal Reserve is disarming itself of some ammunition it would need in case the economy did slide toward a recession.

New England, News

Lawsuits stemming from Mass. gas explosions settled for $143 million

by Associated Press July 29, 2019July 30, 2019

The utility blamed for the explosions last September has settled all class action lawsuits resulting from the disaster.

Business, Nation & World

Hurry up and wait: Docs say health insurers increasingly interfere

by TOM MURPHY Associated Press July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

Some doctors find they need more approvals from insurance companies for routine things like medical scans or some prescriptions, which can postpone care for a few days or even weeks.

Business, Maine

Portland music therapy firm wins $10,000 in business competition

by Peter McGuire July 29, 2019July 30, 2019

Maine Music and Health took runner-up honors among 6 finalists in the contest in Los Angeles.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Resignations deplete Augusta City Council

by Keith Edwards July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

The resignations of three city councilors because they’re moving out of the city mean Augusta’s council won’t be at full membership until January 2020.