AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/7a654287d48e17a7fe55f60305b8a5b0Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/7a654287d48e17a7fe55f60305b8a5b0Click to copyRelated topicsBATH, Maine (AP) — More than 4,000 shipbuilders went on strike against Bath Iron Works on Monday, disrupting production at one of Navy’s biggest shipbuilders at a time of growing threats around the world.Angry production workers voted overwhelmingly for the first strike in 20 years in a contract dispute that focused more on subcontracting, seniority and work rules than on wages and benefits.“These are things that are meant to...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/7a654287d48e17a7fe55f60305b8a5b0Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/7a654287d48e17a7fe55f60305b8a5b0Click to copyRelated topicsBATH, Maine (AP) — More than 4,000 shipbuilders went on strike against Bath Iron Works on Monday, disrupting production at one of Navy’s biggest shipbuilders at a time of growing threats around the world.Angry production workers voted overwhelmingly for the first strike in 20 years in a contract dispute that focused more on subcontracting, seniority and work rules than on wages and benefits.“These are things that are meant to...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/technology-lifestyle-business-ap-top-news-europe-39b3691b8e1ea3d74d1280a75e451a36Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/technology-lifestyle-business-ap-top-news-europe-39b3691b8e1ea3d74d1280a75e451a36Click to copyRelated topicsPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.In the United States, bicycle aisles at mass merchandisers like Walmart and Target have been swept...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/technology-lifestyle-business-ap-top-news-europe-39b3691b8e1ea3d74d1280a75e451a36Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/technology-lifestyle-business-ap-top-news-europe-39b3691b8e1ea3d74d1280a75e451a36Click to copyRelated topicsPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.In the United States, bicycle aisles at mass merchandisers like Walmart and Target have been swept...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/us-news-maine-virus-outbreak-strikes-6c628cbdef47065983adf9b34fb7a1f7Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/us-news-maine-virus-outbreak-strikes-6c628cbdef47065983adf9b34fb7a1f7Click to copyRelated topicsBATH, Maine (AP) — Production workers at one of the Navy’s largest shipbuilders overwhelmingly voted to strike, rejecting Bath Iron Works’ three-year contract offer Sunday and threatening to further delay delivery of ships.The first strike by Machinists Union Local S6 in two decades comes as production already has fallen six months behind, partly because...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/us-news-maine-virus-outbreak-strikes-6c628cbdef47065983adf9b34fb7a1f7Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/us-news-maine-virus-outbreak-strikes-6c628cbdef47065983adf9b34fb7a1f7Click to copyRelated topicsBATH, Maine (AP) — Production workers at one of the Navy’s largest shipbuilders overwhelmingly voted to strike, rejecting Bath Iron Works’ three-year contract offer Sunday and threatening to further delay delivery of ships.The first strike by Machinists Union Local S6 in two decades comes as production already has fallen six months behind, partly because...WW…

AP NEWS By DAVID SHARPhttps://apnews.com/article/us-news-alaska-immunizations-coronavirus-pandemic-maine-7f12a1789c096b4a7d883c9dff315157PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — After enduring 40-knot winds and freezing sea spray, jostled health care providers arrived wet and cold on two Maine islands in the North Atlantic late last month to conduct coronavirus vaccinations.As they came ashore on Little Cranberry Island, population 65, residents danced with excitement.“It’s a historic day for the island,” said Kaitlyn Miller, who joined a friend in belting out “I’m not giving away my shot!” from the Broadway...…AP NEWS By DAVID SHARPhttps://apnews.com/article/us-news-alaska-immunizations-coronavirus-pandemic-maine-7f12a1789c096b4a7d883c9dff315157PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — After enduring 40-knot winds and freezing sea spray, jostled health care providers arrived wet and cold on two Maine islands in the North Atlantic late last month to conduct coronavirus vaccinations.As they came ashore on Little Cranberry Island, population 65, residents danced with excitement.“It’s a historic day for the island,” said Kaitlyn Miller, who joined a friend in belting out “I’m not giving away my shot!” from the Broadway...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-ron-bloom-coronavirus-pandemic-postal-service-2c70886fa1ccb846715a559b01e46348Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-ron-bloom-coronavirus-pandemic-postal-service-2c70886fa1ccb846715a559b01e46348Click to copyRelated topicsWASHINGTON (AP) — A former labor leader and Obama administration official was elected Tuesday to serve as chair of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, marking the first step in .Ron Bloom replaced a former Republican National Committee chair, Robert “Mike” Duncan, who remains on the...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-ron-bloom-coronavirus-pandemic-postal-service-2c70886fa1ccb846715a559b01e46348Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-ron-bloom-coronavirus-pandemic-postal-service-2c70886fa1ccb846715a559b01e46348Click to copyRelated topicsWASHINGTON (AP) — A former labor leader and Obama administration official was elected Tuesday to serve as chair of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, marking the first step in .Ron Bloom replaced a former Republican National Committee chair, Robert “Mike” Duncan, who remains on the...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/business-pandemics-lawsuits-weddings-coronavirus-pandemic-6ee80a5129e24081da9b65ef7fd59959Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/business-pandemics-lawsuits-weddings-coronavirus-pandemic-6ee80a5129e24081da9b65ef7fd59959Click to copyRelated topicsPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Plans for a lawsuit against a Maine venue that hosted what became a “superspreader” wedding reception underscore the liability risks to small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic and an uphill push by Republicans in Congress to give such outfits legal immunity.Behemoths like Walmart and...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/business-pandemics-lawsuits-weddings-coronavirus-pandemic-6ee80a5129e24081da9b65ef7fd59959Click to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/business-pandemics-lawsuits-weddings-coronavirus-pandemic-6ee80a5129e24081da9b65ef7fd59959Click to copyRelated topicsPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Plans for a lawsuit against a Maine venue that hosted what became a “superspreader” wedding reception underscore the liability risks to small businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic and an uphill push by Republicans in Congress to give such outfits legal immunity.Behemoths like Walmart and...WW…

AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-referendums-elections-maine-courts-b5ddd0854037e9687e952cd79e1526dfClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-referendums-elections-maine-courts-b5ddd0854037e9687e952cd79e1526dfClick to copyRelated topicsPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Ranked choice voting will be used for the first time in a presidential race in the U.S. under a ruling Tuesday by the Maine Supreme Court, which concluded that a GOP-led petition drive intended to prevent its use came up short.The Supreme Judicial Court concluded the Maine Republican Party failed to reach the...…AP NEWS https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-referendums-elections-maine-courts-b5ddd0854037e9687e952cd79e1526dfClick to copyhttps://apnews.com/article/election-2020-referendums-elections-maine-courts-b5ddd0854037e9687e952cd79e1526dfClick to copyRelated topicsPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Ranked choice voting will be used for the first time in a presidential race in the U.S. under a ruling Tuesday by the Maine Supreme Court, which concluded that a GOP-led petition drive intended to prevent its use came up short.The Supreme Judicial Court concluded the Maine Republican Party failed to reach the...WW…

David Sharp and Patrick WhittleAssociated PressView CommentsPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Long Creek Youth Development Center is testing all staff and residents for the new coronavirus after a youth detainee tested positive for the virus.The Maine Department of Corrections announced the decision to adopt universal testing Sunday after learning of the positive test result. The youth was tested Friday before being released; test results became available Saturday, officials said.The minor was asymptomatic while at the detention center and is now self-quarantining, officials said.In addition to...…David Sharp and Patrick WhittleAssociated PressView CommentsPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Long Creek Youth Development Center is testing all staff and residents for the new coronavirus after a youth detainee tested positive for the virus.The Maine Department of Corrections announced the decision to adopt universal testing Sunday after learning of the positive test result. The youth was tested Friday before being released; test results became available Saturday, officials said.The minor was asymptomatic while at the detention center and is now self-quarantining, officials said.In addition to...WW…