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Screenwriters wait to learn terms of deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

The Writers Guild of America said in an email to member that the deal was ‘exceptional – with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership.’

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Contract deal brings tears of joy to Hollywood writers, and relief to a city scarred by strikes

by Christi Carras Los Angeles Times (TNS) September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

The Writers Guild of America released an official statement to its members calling the tentative agreement ‘exceptional.’

Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel

Waterville Planning Board to consider 2 plans that would provide 43 apartments

by Amy Calder September 25, 2023September 26, 2023

The larger project is a 37-unit apartment complex proposed by KVCAP in the city’s South End, while the second one seeks to build six downtown units on Main Street.

Business, Maine, Nation & World, News

Biddeford manufacturer provided critical piece for NASA’s asteroid mission

by Hannah LaClaire September 25, 2023September 26, 2023

Fiber Materials Inc., which was recently acquired by Spirit AeroSystems, produced the space capsule’s heat shield, the company’s latest contribution in a string of NASA missions.

Business, Nation & World, News

Biden administration announces $1.4 billion to improve rail safety and boost capacity

by Associated Press September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

Railroad safety has become a key concern nationwide ever since a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in East Palestine, Ohio, in February.

Business, Maine, News

Questions remain about who funded sale of Maine newspapers to nonprofit

by Rachel Ohm September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

The Maine Trust for Local News said more information will be released this fall about its Maine donors, but said little about an unconfirmed report last week that two prominent left-leaning philanthropists are key contributors.

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, News

Tentative deal reached to end Hollywood writers strike; no deal yet for actors

by ANDREW DALTON Associated Press September 24, 2023September 25, 2023

After nearly five months, Writers Guild of America leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike.

Business, Maine, News

Fifty years ago, the energy crisis officially began. And it hasn’t ended.

by Tux Turkel The Maine Monitor September 24, 2023August 8, 2024

An attack in the Mideast led to an oil embargo in the West, and Mainers learned just how precarious their energy situation could be. The repercussions remain.