The bill before Congress would halt new regulations of the state’s iconic fishery for six years while work is done to develop gear that is potentially less threatening to endangered whales.
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Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
Some Christmas tree growers fretted over external factors only to rediscover that holiday greenery is largely inflation-proof.
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Not just for kids: Toymakers aim more products at grown-ups
Long before the pandemic, many adults turned to toys from Legos to collectible items to tap into their inner childhood for comfort.
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Walmart weighs options as state board denies ‘dark store’ tax appeal in Thomaston
The retail giant argued that the store’s appraisal should be based on its potential to be sold to a new occupant, not whether it housed a ‘thriving business.’
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FTX founder agrees to extradition to U.S., attorney says
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced FTX founder has agreed to be extradited to the United States.
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Christmas tree demand remains high despite inflation
Americans are cutting back on spending in some areas this holiday season
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Massachusetts adding cannabis to driver’s education program
It’s the first state to adopt the curriculum designed by AAA Northeast.
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In Twitter poll, users tell Musk to step down as CEO
More than half of 17.5 million users who responded to a Twitter poll created by Musk over whether he should step down as head of the company had voted yes by the time the poll closed Monday morning.
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Maine bankruptcy filings now on track to hit lowest level in decades
A predicted surge during the pandemic has not materialized, but some experts also warn bankruptcies could be on their way up again.
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Postal carriers hold rally over delivery delays
Workers demonstrate in front of the Forest Avenue post office in Portland, saying they’re being told to prioritize delivering packages, causing long delays for regular mail.