Rising production costs, climate change and an aging population of farmers ready to retire are among the challenges facing the agriculture sector in Maine.
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Higher for longer rates mean no escape from the debt squeeze
Even where consumer spending looks solid, it’s often being funded by borrowing.
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Job seekers brave AI bots, interviewing nightmares in tougher labor market
To deal with a higher volume of applications, some employers are trying to get through early interviews faster by avoiding real-life conversations altogether.
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Singapore wealth flows face new scrutiny in superhacker case
U.S. authorities are seeking to seize Wang YunHe’s $6.9 million apartment and his 2022 Ferrari Spider.
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Google makes fixes to AI-generated search summaries after outlandish answers went viral
While many of the examples were silly, others were dangerous or harmful falsehoods.
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Merrill Lynch agrees to pay nearly $20 million to settle class action racial discrimination lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that African American advisers received less compensation and fewer promotions than their white counterparts.
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CMP, Maine near settlement over complaint utility overspent on power restoration
Central Maine Power Co. and the state’s public advocate are nearing agreement on how much the utility can charge ratepayers for storm recovery costs.
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Amtrak’s heat-delay altered schedules won’t impact Maine, rail authority says
There will likely still be delays on the Downeaster when high temperatures affect the metal rails, but the schedule is staying put, for the time being.
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Wilton gym expands to include 24-hour access
The Studio in Wilton will be adding a 24-hour gym to its list of services, which include nutrition and group classes.