A New York banking official says Standard Chartered Bank of Britain will pay a $340 million civil penalty to the state.
August 2012
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Migrating songbird elevated on ‘watch’ list
The Bicknell’s thrush, which can impede wind project plans, moves closer to possible U.S. protection.
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State panel weighs natural gas appeal
AUGUSTA — Attorneys representing two natural gas firms are battling at a state hearing today over whether the state made a mistake when it granted a project bid award for a gas system in the Augusta area.
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Holland America cruise line to buy Maine lobsters
The first delivery from the Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound takes place when the cruise ship Maasdam visits Bar Harbor on Friday.
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Romney promises energy independence by 2021
Romney claims plan will work if he’s elected in November and serves two terms.
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U.S. Chamber campaigns for Summers in Maine
A Chamber official praises Senate candidate Charlie Summers and vows to “continue to hold Gov. King accountable for his record.”
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Aircraft shoots for 3,600 mph for 300 seconds
The unmanned X-51 WaveRider is expected to reach Mach 6 when it’s dropped by a B-52 bomber and takes flight off the Southern California coast.
Posted inBusiness, News
GM recalls big vans to fix possible fuel leaks
The vans were sold in all 50 states, but the recall affects only those sold or registered in Canada and 20 states, including Maine.
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For lobster world championship, chefs kick it up a notch
Portland chef Steve Corry will host the final heat at his home in Scarborough on Wednesday.
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Autopsies conducted on 3 bodies found in burning car
Meanwhile Bangor police are seeking to identify a person seen on a surveillance video running from the car as it’s engulfed by flames.