Maine’s largest airport expands travelers’ options during peak tourism season.
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President of Waterville, Pittsfield hospitals to retire in April
Northern Light Health announced this week that Terri Vieira will step down as president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital.
New England shrimp fishery to stay closed as waters warm
The shrimp prefer cold water and their population health is imperiled by the warming of the ocean off New England. The Gulf of Maine, in particular, is warming faster than most of the world’s oceans.
Melania Trump announces NFT venture, with some proceeds going to charity
It’s unclear what percentage of the proceeds will be donated, or whether the donations will be given to specific foster child-related charities.
Ransomware attack on global company impacts major Maine employers
MaineHealth and Hannaford say they use timekeeping services provided by Kronos but not its payroll software.
Judge rejects Purdue Pharma’s sweeping opioid settlement
Opponents of the deal say it does not properly hold members of the Sackler family accountable.
U.K. raises interest rates as central banks focus on inflation
The increase in its main rate to 0.25 percent from the record low of 0.1 percent is a surprise, given omicron’s rapid spread.
Maine sees economic growth in second year of pandemic but ‘a lot of money on the sidelines’
Early in the pandemic economic forecasts drew a dismal picture of Maine’s economy, but while some businesses and industries are still struggling, the state has seen economic growth in the last year.
Judge allows voter-approved ban on power line to take effect
He finds that Avangrid did not make its case that the measure passed by voters in November should not become law on Sunday.
Pittsfield grocery store, a landmark in town for decades, sold to Hermon grocer
Bud’s Shop ‘n Save at 101 Somerset Plaza is set to begin operations in January under new ownership — the Danforth family, owner of Danforth’s Down Home Supermarket.