The partnership aims to add new curriculum and certifications, hardware and software, and AI labs and workshops.
August 2024
Posted inObituaries, Times Record Obituaries
Joan Potter Nelson
HARPSWELL – Joan Potter Nelson, the beloved daughter of Don Theron Potter and Mary Dunning Noyes, was born on May 9, 1934, in Portland, Maine
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Strategists warn of Trump challenging Fed’s independence
Donald Trump’s challenges of Fed independence, both during his presidential term and more recently on the 2024 campaign trail, have broken from a long-standing norm that presidents refrain from influencing Fed policymakers’ decisions.
Posted inBusiness
China challenges EV tariffs imposed by Europe, files complaint
The EU last month imposed provisional tariffs on some car imports from China that would raise rates to as high as 48% after a months-long probe into Chinese state aid to EV makers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Children’s museum receives over $200,000 to advance ethnic studies
The federal grant of $224,143 will help the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine develop programs that comply with Maine law calling for African American and Wabanaki studies in public schools.
Posted inNation & World, News
A year after Maui’s fires, tourism nears $1 billion deficit
Officially, all of Maui, except for the burn zone in Lahaina, has been open for business since November 2023. But arrivals in the first half of 2024 were down roughly 25% year over the year according to the state’s Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Posted inNation & World
Last known intact U.S. slave ship is too ‘broken’ and should stay underwater, report recommends
That key historical evidence in the Clotilda’s remains includes the lower hull where the enslaved Africans were held in captivity.
Posted inOlympics, Sports
U.S. women seek to restore world soccer dominance in Olympic final against Brazil
The United States, which has outscored opponents 11-2 in this Olympics, looks to win its first gold medal since 2012.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Travis Scott arrested in Paris after fight with bodyguard, hotel security guard
He was in Paris to attend the U.S. men’s basketball team rally against Serbia in the semifinal on Thursday.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street ends wild week nearly where it began – and more tests loom next week
Stocks close higher Friday, clawing back much of the week’s losses as markets embrace a mood of calm.