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Microsoft’s World of Warcraft development workers are unionizing

by WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

The Game Makers Guild is the first wall-to-wall union seen at Activision Blizzard and the largest of this kind at a Microsoft-owned studio to date.

Sports

Maine dojo owners have mixed views about karate’s exclusion from Olympics

by Haley Jones July 25, 2024July 26, 2024

Some instructors say the decision by the International Olympic Committee is disappointing, but others are less concerned.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Norridgewock residents to fill Select Board vacancy, vote on two purchases in special election

by Jake Freudberg July 25, 2024October 7, 2024

The special town meeting election is scheduled for Tuesday, with polls open at the town office from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Video game performers will go on strike over AI concerns

by SARAH PARVINI Associated Press July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Negotiators say gains have been made over wages and job safety in the video game contract, but that the two sides remain split over the regulation of generative AI.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

After clashing with selectmen, Pittston road commissioner to receive his stipend — with one stipulation

by Emily Duggan July 25, 2024July 26, 2024

Sam Snow’s pay had been withheld by the Select Board over concerns about his job performance. Going forward, he will have to follow certain guidelines when performing his duties.

Nation & World, News, Politics

House Republicans vote to rebuke Kamala Harris over administration’s handling of border policy

by STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Six Democrats also voted for the resolution, including Rep. Jared Golden.

Nation & World, News

Harris tells Netanyahu ‘it is time’ to end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home

by AAMER MADHANI Associated Press July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

With all eyes on the likely Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris largely reiterated President Biden’s longstanding message that it’s time to find an endgame to the brutal war in Gaza.

Election 2024, Maine, News, Politics

Rep. Jared Golden ‘absolutely not’ committed to supporting Kamala Harris

by Randy Billings July 25, 2024July 26, 2024

The Democrat’s opponent, Republican state Rep. Austin Theriault, accuses Golden of taking ‘the position of every other slippery Washington politician who refuses to disclose who they’re supporting for president.’