Chaim Bloom is out as chief baseball officer, GM Brian O’Halloran is offered a new job, and Theo Epstein is not a candidate to return to Boston.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
With UAW poised to strike, White House prepares emergency aid for suppliers
UAW workers are expected to strike at some factories owned by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. The White House is preparing an aid package.
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United Auto Workers strike against all Big Three automakers for first time in history
About 13,000 U.S. auto workers at some factories owned by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have stopped making vehicles and headed for the picket lines.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
This fall TV season, there’s no new ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ or ‘Law & Order.’ Here’s what’s coming instead
Hollywood loves a safe bet and several new shows debuting this fall feature some not-so-new characters or tie-ins to films and other series that have proved popular.
Posted inNation & World, News
Death toll soars to 11,300 in flooding in Libya’s coastal city of Derna, Libyan Red Crescent says
The startling devastation reflected the storm’s intensity but also Libya’s vulnerability. The nation has been divided between rival governments for years, and one result has been neglect of infrastructure.
Posted inMaine, News
How to prepare for Hurricane Lee’s arrival
The Maine Emergency Management Agency offered several suggestions for people to prepare ahead of the coming storm: • Check that your emergency kit includes supplies needed for several days without power, including food, water, and hand sanitizer. Also consider medications, pet food or other special needs. • Get the latest alerts and warnings on your […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Portland restaurant and shop Maker’s Galley closing
The Commercial Street business that showcases Maine-made products opened about 2 years ago.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Saco City Council puts city charter amendment to voters
The Saco City Council has approved a new charter amendment proposal that aims to speed up the process for filling municipal position vacancies. Residents will vote on the measure in a referendum this November.
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Hunter Biden indicted on federal firearms charges in long-running probe weeks after plea deal failed
The president’s son’s defense attorney argues he didn’t violate the law and remains protected by an immunity provision that was part of the plea deal.
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Preparations underway as Maine coast braces for impact of Hurricane Lee
Gov. Janet Mills asked President Biden to preemptively provide federal resources to support the state’s response to the storm, which is expected to hit Friday night and Saturday.