For months, Ukraine, whose economy is heavily dependent on farming, was able to safely export its grain from Black Sea ports under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to ensure safe shipments.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they?
UAW President Shawn Fain has repeatedly said executive pay has risen by 40% in four years, contrasting it with the 6% raises autoworkers have received in the same time.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: PMA urged to retain building that housed Chamber of Commerce
I grew up in Portland in the 1950s, and the landmarks that come to my mind first are the outdoor sculptures by Franklin Simmons of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and “Our Lady of Victories”; the Lobsterman Memorial; monuments to John Ford, the USS Maine and the many curious statuaries at Evergreen Cemetery. Even “The Weight of […]
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cony High senior chasing down dream of playing for Iraq U-20 national soccer team
Yousif Ibrahim is looking to make name for himself in Baghdad while participating in prospect camp.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: How can climate denialism withstand these extreme weather events?
The whole East Coast lies in a meteorological shooting gallery for hurricanes. And yet.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Nearly 800 Maine voters left No Labels party after signature-drive confusion
The group, which drew criticism from some voters who said they were misled into changing party affiliations, still has well over the 5,000 signatures needed to qualify for the 2024 ballot.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lobster apprenticeship program aims to diversify working waterfront
Lift All Boats, launched by Luke’s Lobster, gives young people of color access to an iconic Maine industry that can be difficult to crack.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Ask Maine Audubon: Did I get an egret, or was I starin’ at a heron?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Active, generous older Mainers deserve apology from cartoonist
I am shocked to view last Sunday’s Steve Meyers cartoon, showing a hunched-over person pushing a walker (Sept. 10, Page D2). Yesterday 50 friends, neighbors and family members honored my wife’s passing. Her life encompassed 75 years as a nurse. A few of our friends slowly walked into the Community Center also pushing a walker, […]
Posted inFood, Recipes
Danny Trejo’s shrimp tostada and agua frescas make any meal a party
Actor Danny Trejo’s new cookbook, ‘Trejo’s Cantina,’ is filled with fun, easy recipes for tostadas, nachos and zero-proof drinks.