2019 – Page 2934 – The Portland Press Herald

U.S. stocks slide after threat from Trump to raise tariffs

by DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA Associated Press May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

On Wall Street, the wave of selling eased as the day went on, a sign that investors’ trade deal hopes haven’t dimmed entirely.

Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education

Maine lawmakers take a step closer to offering pre-kindergarten programs statewide

by Scott Thistle May 6, 2019May 7, 2019

The bill directs the Department of Education to set standards for pre-kindergarten programs, but school districts will be given until the 2023-24 to start.

Maine

Waterville council to consider leases for solar installations

by Amy Calder May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

The city would reap thousands of dollars in revenue annually for leasing the landfill and former Runser properties on Webb Road if the council approves the plan, according to City Manager Michael Roy.

Business, Maine, News

Advocates push $80 million in public funding for low-income apartments

by Peter McGuire May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

A measure in the State House would give developers tax incentives that could double the number of affordable housing units currently being constructed, backers say.

New England

Health care advocates push N.H. to address worker shortage

by HOLLY RAMER Associated Press May 6, 2019

Filling an estimated 2,000 vacancies in the health care workforce is critical, they say.

New England

Connecticut trooper suspended on drunken driving allegation reinstated to lieutenant

by DAVE COLLINS Associated Press May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

An anonymous complaint was filed against him the day after he pulled a wounded officer to safety during a shootout.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

Trump wants to allow military academy athletes to go pro and serve later

by KEVIN FREKING Associated Press May 6, 2019May 6, 2019

The move would allow the student athletes to play professional sports upon graduation from West Point and the other service academies.

Business, People on the Move

The Harlow and Waterfall Arts hire new executive directors

by Melanie Creamer May 6, 2019May 8, 2019

NEW HIRES Gretchen Marion was named executive director of The Harlow, home of the Kennebec Valley Art Association. Marion has over 20 years of experience in management, marketing, fundraising and finance. She is former executive director of the Submarine Force Library and Museum Association in Groton, Connecticut. Kim Fleming was named executive […]