Fracking opponents decried the commission as being ‘sheep’ and giving in to corporate greed at the expense of Ohio greenspace.
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Trump owes $112,000 for every day he doesn’t pay New York fraud fine
The amount, calculated by Attorney General Letitia James, will continue to be added even as the former president challenges the Feb. 16 verdict, a process he began on Monday.
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Lack of snow in Maine cancels Can-Am sled dog races, which draw thousands each year
The event normally brings thousands of spectators and valuable tourism dollars to northern Maine, one of the most rural parts of the Northeast.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Shaw’s Supermarket parent company merger in doubt as U.S. sues to block merger of Kroger, Albertsons
The lawsuit could scuttle Kroger’s $24.6 billion proposed takeover of Albertsons, which owns 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Supreme Court casts doubt on Republican-led states’ efforts to regulate social media platforms
Law passed in Florida and Texas say social media companies are liberal-leaning and censor users based on their viewpoints, especially on the political right.
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Presidential election a fork in the road for automakers’ EV plans
The U.S. auto industry could be looking at 2 vastly different product and profitability scenarios.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes exempting all Maine nonprofits from sales tax
The change, which would cost the state about $10 million annually, is necessary to simplify the tax code and reduce confusion, officials say.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Shop featuring vintage, antique and handmade items to bring new life to downtown Waterville building
Sandra Compton, 78, plans to open New Beginnings 2 on Friday at the former Ken-A-Set building at 1 College Avenue.
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Consumers are pushing back against price increases – and winning
In grocery stores, they’re shifting away from name brands to store-brand items, switching to discount stores, or simply buying fewer items like snacks or gourmet foods.
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Kennebec Savings Bank announces hire of Aline Taylor
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Savings Bank President & CEO Andrew Silsby recently announced the addition of Aline Taylor as the chief retail banking officer and a new member of the bank’s leadership team. In her role, Taylor oversees the bank’s efforts in providing high-quality products and services across its branch network. Since joining Kennebec Savings Bank […]