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U.S. applications for jobless claims rise as labor market begins to show some signs of cooling
Jobless claim applications are seen as representative of the number of layoffs in a given week.
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Decline in local news outlets across U.S. is accelerating, despite efforts to help
An average of 2.5 newspapers closed each week in 2023 compared to 2 a week the previous year – a reflection of an ever-worsening advertising climate.
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Beef is a way of life in Texas, but it’s hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that
For generations, beef has been the most quintessential of American main courses, and a premium protein around the world.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce hires new executive director
Maygan Dunlap is the third executive director the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce has had in the last two years.
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Hallowell considers ban on sale of flavored tobacco
The City Council tabled the proposal until December after realizing it failed to give impacted businesses the required 30-day notice.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan, Waterville to benefit from new regional tourism strategy
The nonprofit organization Main Street Skowhegan was awarded $484,500 from the state to develop a new brand and strategy for bringing visitors to the area.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland International Jetport’s parking plan upsets next-door neighbors
Residents of the Stroudwater neighborhood say a plan to add more than 700 parking spaces at Maine’s largest airport would increase their exposure to noise, light and air pollution.
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Big U.S. airlines fight over safety of ‘travel hack’ charter flights
American Airlines Group Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co. support cracking down on safety and security standards, closing a “loophole” being used by JSX and others.
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Exxon CEO says making Big Oil ‘villains’ slows path to net zero emissions
Exxon has ramped up its energy transition efforts over the past 2 years after losing a bruising proxy battle with activist investor Engine No. 1 at the height of the ESG movement.