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Federal officials are investigating a close call between an airliner and a private jet over Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that it was gathering information about the incident before deciding whether to open an investigation.
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As work begins on the largest U.S. dam removal project, tribes look to a future of growth
The demolition is part of a national movement to return the natural flow of the nation’s rivers and restore habitat for fish and the ecosystems that sustain other wildlife.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
Researchers, fishing crews, birds clash over all that horseshoe crabs provide
The biomedical industry is adopting new standards to protect a primordial sea animal that is a linchpin of the production of vital medicines.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Martin’s Point Health Care to pay $22 million to settle Medicare fraud claims
An agreement announced Monday, the largest Medicare fraud settlement in state history, includes a $3.8 million payment to a whistleblower who sued Martin’s Point in 2018 alleging that it was miscoding the health conditions of Medicare Advantage patients.
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A Biden plan cuts student loan payments for millions to $0. Will it be the next legal battle?
This summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to apply for a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever.
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Teamsters say Yellow Corp. trucking company is shutting down, filing for bankruptcy
Its expected liquidation would mark a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide.
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Farmers’ Almanac looks ahead to ‘Greatest Show on Earth’
Lewiston-based almanac eyes total eclipse next spring — and colder weather, too.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Maine actors say strike is about getting streaming services to play fair
Most union actors rely on residual pay from past work, but streaming services use a different payment model than the one broadcast networks have long used.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
With a constant eye on the bottom line, China couple see their artisanal cheese production flourish
The future looks bright for Fredrikson Farm as it looks to produce more than 30,000 pounds of cheese next year, the most in its history and up from about 5,000 pounds only five years ago.