2nd union accepts contract concessions to pave way for sale of Blethen Maine newspapers

PORTLAND, Maine — The union that represents workers at the Kennebec Journal has voted to accept wage and benefit concessions sought by the company trying to buy Blethen Maine Newspapers.

Union accepts contract concessions to pave way for sale of Blethen Maine newspapers

PORTLAND, Maine — The Portland Press Herald’s largest union voted overwhelmingly Friday to accept wage and benefit concessions designed to pave the way for the Seattle Times Co.’s sale of its Blethen Maine subsidiary. A union official said he expects the deal to close by mid-June.