Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the USPS’ plan, which includes shifting some mail processing operations from Hampden to Scarborough, would be detrimental to reliable mail delivery.
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Some central Maine golf courses struggling to open after spring storm damage
Some courses opened in March, but others like the Augusta Country Club are still waiting for opening day.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Maine is among 15 states recruited to help enforce airline consumer laws
Under an agreement, attorney general offices in Maine and 14 other states will be able to investigate complaints about airline service, and could then refer cases to the U.S. Transportation Department for enforcement.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Veggie or grain? Maine’s congressional delegation acts to defend, promote potatoes
All 4 members have joined bipartisan efforts to prevent the potato’s reclassification from vegetable to grain under federal dietary guidelines, and to encourage Japan to drop barriers to buying more U.S. potatoes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine Senate approves legislation to allow Sears Island offshore wind terminal
The House rejected the measure last week and will now reconsider the Senate version, which would exempt sand dunes from environmental protection in a bid to advance Maine’s drive to generate offshore wind.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices
The snapshot offers only a partial look at consumer spending and doesn’t include many services, including travel and hotel lodges. But the lone services category – restaurants – registered an uptick of 0.4%.
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Ship that caused bridge collapse had electrical issues while docked, source says
Someone with knowledge of the situation says alarms went off on the ship’s refrigerated containers while it was still docked in Baltimore, likely indicating an inconsistent power supply.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Freihofer’s Bakery Outlet in Fairfield closes permanently
The outlet at the U.S. Route 201 Business Center at 230D Skowhegan Road was one of many that Bimbo Bakeries USA has closed recently.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider rezoning land on Webb Road for solar farm
Councilors are scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St. for a budget workshop, followed by the regular council meeting.
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Biddeford landlord claims CMP double-billed her and tenants for nearly 20 years
Maureen Verreault says Central Maine Power Co. overcharged her from February 2005 to January 2023 but will only reimburse her for 6 years of overbilling.