The action is meant to increase accountability for customer service at Central Maine Power and Versant Power.
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Choco Tacos fall victim to ‘tough decisions,’ and some fans have meltdown
The Klondike treat is a waffle cone filled with fudge-swirled ice cream and dipped in chocolate and peanuts.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Neighborhood redemption centers becoming less common as their numbers decline
Dozens of the centers have closed over the last two years in Maine, a reflection of the difficulty in finding workers and also rising costs that nibble away at razor-thin profit margins.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Bill to boost semiconductor industry passes key Senate test
The $280 billion bill is headed for likely final passage in the Senate later this week. The House is also expected to take up the package this week.
Posted inBusiness
Stocks close mixed as investors brace for Fed meeting
Most economists expect a three-quarter percentage point hike.
Posted inBusiness
Walmart cuts profit outlook as shoppers adapt to inflation
The news comes as the Federal Reserve is set to announce another hefty hike in its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Ex-congressman among 9 charged in insider trading cases
Officials say the cheating resulted in millions of dollars of illegal profits.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Zimbabwe debuts gold coins as legal tender to stem inflation
Hyperinflation in 2008 reached 5 billion percent.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Feds sue poultry producers, alleging unfair worker practices
The Justice Department says the companies have been engaged in a conspiracy to exchange information about wages and benefits to drive down employee competition.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World
Hollywood producer’s new nonprofit to boost diverse creators
Rideback Rise hopes to raise $2 million this year.