Financial experts say executives at hundreds of publicly traded companies voluntarily lowered their own base salaries, but it did little to save their companies’ money or boost employee salaries.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro hospitalized after 10 days of hiccups
On Wednesday night, the Hospital Nova Star said the president would receive ‘a conservative clinical treatment,’ meaning no surgery for now.
Police search for perpetrator in hit-and-run crash that injured Bath woman, killed dog
The incident occurred on July 11 just before 8 p.m.
Consolidated Communications workers in northern New England authorize strike
Union reps say the labor contracts of over 1,000 workers in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire expire Aug. 7, and negotiations over new contracts have stalled.
Police issue alert about missing Bridgton man
Frank Mollins, 81, was las seen Tuesday.
Thunderstorms may move into western Maine today
Strong or severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon or evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Lawmakers commission probe of Maine’s child protective services
The deaths of several Maine children are a ‘call to action,’ said the state’s director of the Office of Child and Family Services.
Recreational pot sales, cultivation takes step toward legalization in Lisbon
A public hearing on a proposed ordinance and vote is scheduled for Aug. 17.
Maine CDC reports 5 deaths, 40 new COVID-19 cases
The agency has not indicated yet when the deaths occurred.
U.S. overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year
‘COVID has greatly exacerbated the crisis,’ says a public health researcher who tracks overdose trends.