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Business
Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine labor department mistake reveals personal information
Documents were loaded into the incorrect accounts, making the benefits and other details available for others to see for a brief period.
Starbucks drops its vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
The reversal by the coffee giant, which employs 228,000 people in the U.S. is among the most high-profile corporate actions in response to the high court’s decision.
Yellen: Biden’s pandemic relief bill ‘like a vaccine’ for economy
The treasury secretary touts the president’s American Rescue Plan at a gathering of America’s mayors in Washington.
Airlines cancel some flights after reduced 5G rollout in U.S.
Carriers that rely heavily on the wide-body Boeing 777 canceled flights or switched to different planes following warnings from the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing.
New York AG says Trump’s company misled banks, tax officials
The Trump Organization issues a statement calling the investigation ‘baseless, and politically motivated.
Construction to begin soon on new East Coast offshore wind farm
The South Fork Wind project will be about 19 miles southeast of Block Island and 35 miles east of Montauk Point, at the eastern tip of New York’s Long Island.
Augusta readies to host Ironman athletic competition in July, showcasing local trails and river
Maine’s capital city has been named a new host venue for the endurance event that’s expected to bring hundreds of competitors to the capital region.
New York attorney general says Trump’s company misled banks and tax officials by inflating worth
Attorney General Letitia James’ office gave its most detailed accounting yet of a finding that Trump’s company exaggerated the value of assets to get favorable loan terms, or misstated what land was worth to slash its tax burden.
Campaign for consumer-owned power utility lacks signatures for 2022 ballot but aims for 2023
Our Power said it will continue its drive to have Mainers vote on consumer-owned power in 2023.