Another 239 people were rescued after a methane gas explosion and fire filled the mine with toxic fumes Thursday.
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Holiday season moves into high gear but challenges remain
Shoppers buoyed by solid hiring, healthy pay gains and substantial savings are returning to stores and splurging on all types of items
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
NECEC is halting payments while work on Maine energy corridor is suspended
The developers of a 145-mile transmission line through the state agreed to suspend work but said that also means payments for benefits will be held back.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal regulators will review effects of 4 lower Kennebec dams on fish
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will study the Shawmut Dam in Fairfield and three others that fish must pass to reach key habitat in western Maine’s Sandy River.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. jobless claims plunge to 199,000, lowest in 52 years
It’s another sign that the U.S. job market is rebounding rapidly from last year’s coronavirus recession.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Christmas tree shopping just got better
Plus a smorgasbord of options, from kelp to Bloody Marys, monkfish stew to S’mores.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Economic growth, federal funds drive increase in state revenues
Gov. Mills says she will propose using some of the added revenue to help Mainers struggling with increased costs of electricity, home heating fuels, gas at the pump, and other necessities.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
In a first, a major study will look at a simple blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease
A promising test is being used in a major National Institutes of Health-funded drug study at 75 medical centers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine DEP suspends construction license for $1 billion power line
The license will be reinstated if the New England Clean Energy Connect project’s developer wins its legal fights over state land or a pending statutory ban.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Medical Center seeks changes to Congress Street tower project
The hospital said it wants to get more beds in service sooner and will ask the city and state to let it modify its planned Malone Family Tower project.