A new report lays out steps that could potentially alter the mortgage process and retirement plans, among other things.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
With new whale protections looming, Maine lobster industry asks judge to intervene
It’s a last-ditch legal effort to stop a seasonal fishery closure to protect endangered right whales, which the industry says will cause it irreparable harm.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Brunswick horse farm trots over to Auburn
Underwood Farm, owned by the coach of the Bowdoin College equestrian team, has nine horses and hopes to increase to 15.
Posted inBusiness
‘As seen on TikTok’ is the new ‘As seen on TV’
TikTok, an app best known for dancing videos with 1 billion users worldwide, has also become a shopping phenomenon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
David Flanagan, Maine business icon who led CMP, dies at 74
Flanagan, a Maine native best known for his leadership at Central Maine Power in the 1990s, also held many leadership positions in higher education and ran for governor in 2002.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Deere & Co. factory workers go on strike after rejecting contract
Workers were emboldened to demand more this year after working long hours throughout the pandemic and because companies are facing worker shortages.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. wholesale prices rose record 8.6% over 12 months
The jump in inflation this year reflects higher prices for food and energy and a number of other items from furniture to autos.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Maine jobless claims rise as U.S. claims fall to lowest level of pandemic
Hiring has slowed in the past two months, even as employers have posted a near-record number of open jobs.
Posted inBusiness
Fed officials: Bond purchases could end by middle of 2022
The board is widely expected to announce the tapering at its next meeting, held Nov. 2-3.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World
Hollywood crews say they will strike Monday if there is no agreement
A walkout would bring film and television productions across the country to a standstill.