After emerging from pandemic closures during 2020, Oxford Casino revenue shares for 2022 show its best performance since opening in 2012.
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Biden administration recommends oil drilling in Alaska
The decision on the Willow project – which some environmentalists have dubbed a ‘carbon bomb’ – is politically perilous for President Biden, who campaigned on pledges to end new drilling on public lands.
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Federal Reserve lifts rate by quarter-point and signals more hikes ahead
The central bank’s latest move put its benchmark short-term rate in a range of 4.5% to 4.75%, its highest level in about 15 years.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. job openings rise in December to 11 million
Economists had expected job openings to drop slightly in December.
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Biden to Congress: Eliminate ‘junk’ fees for resorts, cable, airlines
Among the president’s targets is the concert venue owner and promoter Live Nation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Competitive power supply market isn’t working, report says
Allowing consumers to choose their electricity supply companies has failed to lower rates for home customers, according to recommendations given to the Legislature on Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Steeper by the dozen: Avian flu sends egg prices soaring
The disease has driven prices up and supplies down, affecting Maine farms, stores, restaurants and egg lovers in different ways.
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There’s a new one-stop shop for crystals and fossils in Farmington
Nature Boy Jim’s Crystal Emporium has opened a new shop downtown, where crystals, minerals, and fossils can be purchased in store or over Facebook or Instagram.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
After stressful few weeks, popular Waterville restaurant reopens its doors at new location
Buen Apetito, a mainstay in the Waterville restaurant scene for two decades, can now be found at 99 West River Road after a dispute over parking led to its departure from the Railroad Square complex.
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U.S. wage growth slowed in final quarter of 2022
Despite the recent report, the Federal Reserve likely won’t stop raising interest rates.