Several disappointing profit reports from companies also shook what’s been the market’s main pillar of support.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Big Tech faces ‘major’ EU law on hate speech, disinformation
Officials were negotiating late Friday over the final details of the Digital Services Act, which would overhaul the 27-nation bloc’s digital rulebook and cement its position as the global leader in reining in the power of social media companies such as Facebook, Google and Amazon.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Windsor, Washington among 3 Maine communities benefiting from $10.5 million federal investment in renewable energy
Maxcy’s Mill Solar LLC received a $5 million loan to build a solar project in Windsor, and Waldoboro Solar LLC received a $5.5 million loan for a similar project in Washington.
Posted inSports, Times Record Sports
State’s golf association to run Freeport course in effort to increase youth play
The Maine State Golf Association has rebranded itself as Maine Golf and will take over operation of the former Freeport Country Club.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine launches website to explain relief check rules
The site answers questions about the $850 checks that will be sent to many Mainers beginning in June.
Posted inNation & World
McCarthy, Trump have ‘positive’ call despite Jan. 6 audio
The House Republican leader suggested the president should resign shortly after the 2021 Capitol insurrection.
Posted inMaine
Death of woman in Perry is suspicious, police say
Pleasant Point Police Department officers discovered the victim’s body Thursday evening in a home after being asked to check on her.
Posted inSports
Women’s Ultimate team Portland Rising opens its home schedule Saturday
After a two-year wait, the team is eager for a full season in the professional Premier Ultimate League.
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Celtics notebook: Robert Williams III intends to play in Game 3
Boston’s center has not played since tearing his menicus on March 27.
Posted inNation & World
Pope Francis clears schedule for medical checks on painful knee
The 85-year-old pontiff had to bow out of celebrating the Easter Vigil last weekend, struggled through Easter Sunday Mass and now frequently walks with a shuffle and the assistance of an aide.