It’s a notable downturn at a particularly inopportune moment for President Biden.
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Hurricane Ian batters southwestern Florida economy
Many snowbirds likely won’t return this year because of damage to their homes or because shops and restaurants won’t have yet fully recovered.
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Spiking veterinary prices reveal high inflation’s spread
The industry is also transformed by corporate purchases of animal clinics and hospitals.
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‘CNN This Morning’ will debut on Nov. 1
The program, with Kaitlan Collins, Poppy Harlow and Don Lemon as hosts, replaces the current ‘New Day’ and will air weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m.
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Late slide sends Wall Street lower in more uncertain trading
Investors worry that stubbornly high prices on everything from food to clothing could lead to a recession.
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Federal government issuing 65,000 additional H-2B visas for temporary workers
Foreign laborers authorized to work in the U.S. under the H-2B visa program are critical to Maine summer tourism businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Expect tight supply of heating oil, K1 kerosene this winter
From refinery issues to labor woes, industry facing big hurdles.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
HomeGoods debuts at the Marketplace at Augusta
The off-price retailer of furniture, home decor and seasonal accessories expects to hire up to 65 people for full- and part-time jobs to staff the new store at the Marketplace at Augusta.
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In Portland rally, lobstermen urge state to sue feds over regulations
Hundreds of the fishermen and their supporters turned out, calling on Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey to sue over proposed regulations that they say could kill the lobstering industry.
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Greta Thunberg: Coal worse than keeping German nuclear plants on
The Swedish teen activist is promoting her new book on climate change.