Economists warn that China needs to boost growth that sank to 2.5 percent over a year earlier in the first half of 2022 after Shanghai and other industrial centers shut down starting in late March to fight virus outbreaks.
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Posted inNew England, News
Cambridge, Massachusetts, finds ‘forever chemicals’ in its water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency moved Friday to designate 2 PFAS chemicals found in the city’s water as hazardous substances.
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Posted inNews
Chesterville voters to consider money for playground equipment
A town meeting is set for Thursday at the Dave Archer Town Hall.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Red Sox designate Davis, Sawamura for assignment in bullpen shakeup
Zack Kelly and Kaleb Ort are recalled from Triple-A Worcester.
Posted inBusiness, News
Wall Street closes lower, adding to last week’s losses
The market is coming off its worst weekly pullback since mid-June after Fed chief Jerome Powell indicated on Friday that the central bank will raise rates into next year.
Posted inNation & World, News
Heroic employee confronted gunman in Oregon supermarket, police say
Two people were killed and 2 others wounded before the 20-year-old gunman, armed with an AR-15-style weapon and a shotgun, killed himself in the store.
Posted inNation & World, News
Biden to deliver prime-time speech on ‘battle’ for democracy
The White House said President Biden will discuss how the nation’s standing in the world and its democracy are at stake.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Taylor Swift wins top prize, announces new album at VMAs
Her 10th studio album called “Midnights” drops Oct. 21.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: 49ers rework deal to keep Garoppolo as backup
Jimmy Garoppolo agrees to a reduced contract to be the backup to Trey Lance on the 49ers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec Valley YMCA to close Manchester campus due to declining membership
Facility at 40 Granite Hill Road is scheduled to close Sept. 30.