Beijing has adopted a string of market-opening measures and tariff cuts meant to help revive economic growth that slowed to a 3-decade low of 6% in the latest quarter.
2019
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Annual memorial vigil mourns deaths among homeless
More than 40 men and women who died this year are remembered in Portland as advocates urge community effort to end homelessness.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Judge hears appeal of Camden Hills student’s suspension over sex assault allegation
The boy’s mother is seeking to have the suspension overturned.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Westbrook Police boost alert system to help domestic violence victims
The department is purchasing a second Scout Alarm, a notification system that helps police respond more quickly to domestic violence calls.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Boat where 34 died was among more than 300 exempted from Coast Guard fire safety rules
In Maine, the captain of a historic 68-foot coasting schooner said the vessel cannot be compared to the dive boat that caught fire in California because it doesn’t have the same mechanics or equipment.
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Forecaster, Southern Maine Weeklies, The Forecaster
Scarborough residents weigh in on consolidated primary school
A vote on the topic is expected by the school board on Thursday, Jan. 2.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, Schools and Education
Mapping company donates 1 million aerial images to UMaine
The university’s Raymond H. Fogler Library has received 3,000 rolls of film from the James W. Sewall Co. of Old Town.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
The Universal Notebook: 2020 visions
Though I possess neither crystal ball nor psychic powers, I believe anyone who is paying attention can foresee the immediate future. Gazing across the void of a few days into 2020, here’s what I see: Donald Trump will face impeachment, but he will not be removed from office. There aren’t enough Republican senators with integrity […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Cumberland Police Beat: Dec. 9-18
Arrests 12/12 at 1:58 a.m. Trevor Lamoreau, 52, of Langdon Road, Richmond, was arrested on a warrant by Officer Benjamin Burnes on Blanchard Road. 12/14 at 5:08 p.m. Ethan Anderson, 18, of Idlewood Crossing, was arrested by Officer Scott Hendee on Idlewood Crossing and charged with domestic violence terrorizing and aggravated criminal mischief. Summonses 12/9 […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Douglas Rooks: Different ways to look at impeachment
These are historic votes – and history lasts a lot longer than the next election cycle.