In 2023, the prediction is for global trade volumes to grow just 1%, down from the 3.4% expected previously.
October 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Lawsuit settled, film may resume after Alec Baldwin shooting
The agreement is a rare piece of positive news for Alec Baldwin, who has had a turbulent year since the Oct. 21 shooting.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Colorado baker fighting ruling over gender transition cake
The Colorado baker who won a partial Supreme Court victory after refusing to make a wedding cake for a gay couple may have broken laws again after refusing to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox finish season with series sweep against Rays
J.D. Martinez homers twice in what could be his final game for Boston – along with Dennis Eckersley and, maybe, Xander Bogaerts – as the Red Sox win, 6-3.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Abortion stances of Mills and LePage both likely disappointed their supporters
To the chagrin of their bases, both gubernatorial candidates claim they would not change Maine’s abortion law.
Posted inNation & World, News
Relatives of kidnapped California family beg for help, tips
The alleged kidnapper is in custody, but the whereabouts of a baby, her parents and uncle are unknown.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Angels keeping Nevin on 1-year contract
Phil Nevin, who has been serving as interim manager, is named manager for the 2023 season.
Posted inNation & World, News
Climate change made summer drought 20 times more likely
Researchers say this type of drought would only happen once every 400 years across the Northern Hemisphere if not for human-caused climate change. Now they expect it every 20 years.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Teenager describes abuse of 3-year-old at mother’s trial on murder charge
Six witnesses testified on the first day of Jessica Trefethen’s trial in the 2021 death of her son Maddox Williams of Stockton Springs.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
LePage has a long history of undermining faith in elections
The Republican nominee for governor said at Tuesday’s debate that he believes Biden was elected legitimately, but he has made many evidence-free claims that various Maine elections were stolen or rigged.