The action comes after $530 million of virtual coins were lost earlier this year from hacking.
March 2018
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Toys ‘R’ Us near shutdown of U.S. division
Hopes are fading that a buyer will emerge to keep some of the business operating.
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New York City getting close to finding a spot for ‘Fearless Girl’ statue
The popular symbol of female empowerment, which was draped with flowers on Women’s Day, now stands across from the ‘Charging Bull’ sculpture but is due to receive a permanent home.
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McDonald’s flips its golden ‘M’ to celebrate Women’s Day, but critics call gesture a flop
The company defends its message and says 60 percent of its managers are females, but instead of ‘a cheap PR stunt’ how about paying them a living wage, some ask.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Verso posts $30 million loss for 2017 as it invests in Jay mill
The paper company projects stronger sales and more production of specialty paper in 2018.
Posted inMaine
Authorities identify 82-year-old man killed in Gorham mobile home fire
Gary D. Marshall was cooking at the kitchen stove in his Gorham home when the fire broke out Wednesday night, authorities said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Jon Favreau to write, produce new ‘Star Wars’ series
Disney is readying a streaming service to compete with Netflix, and ‘Star Wars’ will be a major component.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Minnesota House representative wants to ban ‘Bachelor’ from setting foot in state
Rep. Drew Christensen is hoping to teach a lesson to Arie Luyendyk, who dumped one fiancee to propose to the runner-up.
Posted inNation & World
Mississippi lawmakers pass 15-week abortion ban
In a move designed to push the issue to the U.S. Supreme Court, state lawmakers passed the nation’s most restrictive abortion law to make the procedure illegal after 15 weeks.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Scarborough school board chair says public doesn’t know whole story of principal’s resignation
Facing a recall threat from a group that wants David Creech to keep his job, Donna Beeley says confidentiality is keeping the other side of the departure story from being told.