For investors, economic signals fall into place, and ‘fears of wages getting out of control … were squashed.’
2018
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Wall Street Journal reports Goldman Sachs CEO retiring this year
Running the New York investment firm since 2006, Lloyd Blankfein led it through the financial crisis.
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Posted inNation & World
British military experts join poisoning investigation
One line of inquiry is whether the former Russian spy and his daughter were poisoned at home.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
York man pleads guilty to defrauding investors of more than $4 million
William Bischoff, 76, also admits failing to pay the IRS nearly $570,000 in federal taxes, Justice officials said Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. sounds alarm as China invests in Africa
Meeting with leaders across the continent, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warns of exploitation, but Africa says Beijing is showing up – with a sizable checkbook – and taking risks.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Dental board wants complaints against Lewiston oral surgeon heard in court
Complaints by five patients against Jan Kippax were dismissed last fall, but others are still pending.
Posted inMaine
Memo triggers flap over pigeon-feeding at Lewiston apartment complex
Building management wants tenants of the subsidized apartments to stop feeding the birds, but residents insist it is doing no harm.
Posted inMaine, News
Casco Bay Bridge closed temporarily because of malfunction
A buildup of snow or ice prevented the bridge from closing properly, but lanes in both directions reopened before 8 p.m.
Posted inNation & World
Clock running in Florida on plan to end seasonal time changes
The Florida Senate and House this week adopted a bill that would make their state the first to adopt year-round daylight saving time.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine school district now says students can protest gun violence – without walking out
Superintendent Virginia Rebar posts a second letter, saying all students will have a chance to voice their opinion on the divisive topic.