The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced the move after the Washington expanded its list of Chinese companies subject to export controls on computer chip-making equipment, software and high-bandwidth memory chips.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
After 34 years, court oversight of Maine’s mental health services has officially ended
A superior court judge this week approved the state’s petition to dissolve what has come to be known as the AMHI consent decree, which settled a class action lawsuit brought by former patients of Augusta Mental Health Institute.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying U.S. Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs
Trump had vowed early in the presidential campaign that he would ‘instantaneously’ block the deal.
Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Buffalo Wild Wings GO taking shape in Augusta, old Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant knocked down in Waterville
Coverage of restaurants, food trucks and food events in the Augusta and Waterville areas.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine
Penobscot chef to cook at White House next week
Joe Robbins, who was a James Beard semifinalist this year, will be 1 of 5 Indigenous chefs at the White House Tribal Nations Summit.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Canaan moves toward agreement with Lake George Regional Park’s board appointments
The legal dispute over five new appointments the Select Board made in March for the joint committee that governs the local park has lasted months.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Publisher Lisa DeSisto to leave Maine Trust for Local News
DeSisto led the state’s largest news organization for 12 years and through two ownership transitions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man who fled police in truck, then on foot in Augusta sentenced to 88 days in jail
Bryan S. Black took off in his pickup truck when approached by a Kennebec County Sheriff’s Deputy, speeding and passing vehicles in the breakdown lane.
Posted inCommunity
Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High names 1st quarter honor students
BINGHAM — Upper Kennebec Valley Junior/Senior High School recently announced the following students have been named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 school year. Fifth grade Honors: Tuscany Caswell, Matthew Fitzgerald, Jacob Hartwell and Jordynn Spooner. Sixth grade Honors: Peyton Brooks, Karissa Carrigan, Aelon Glynn and Breanna Jackson. High honors: Griffin Lay. Seventh […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell committee to review cuts to lower next year’s taxes
The City Council froze about $190,000 in spending at its last meeting to help pay down expenses next year and relieve residents’ tax burden.