Strike

More than a dozen child care centers across the state closed for at least part of the day Tuesday so educators and families could protest proposed cuts to childcare stipends.

The potential economic impact of the labor dispute on Maine and the U.S. remains unclear.

Maine's UPS workers have practiced picketing in anticipation of a potential strike next month over higher starting wages, more employees and better working conditions. Both the company and the union have accused one another of walking away from the bargaining table.

Union members at Fairpoint Communications say they're in favor of striking if contract negotiations with the company cannot be reached by the August…