A report by utilities regulators says an exemption to the state law requiring the review is warranted based on previous approval of a ‘corporate structure’ and dozens of conditions that remain in effect.
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Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers’ data
The ride-hailing service is accused of transferring personal details of European drivers to the United States without adequate protection.
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Canada imposes a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching the U.S.
Western governments say China’s subsidies give its industry an unfair advantage.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan against U.S. regulators’ objections
A hearing began Monday in federal court in Oregon on the merger plan proposed in October 2022.
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Augusta man charged in road rage incident involving gun on Interstate 95
Colby Lemelin-Smith, 22, allegedly brandished a firearm during an incident in which two vehicles collided, the Maine State Police said.
Posted inNation & World
Iceland police call off search at ice cave collapse that killed 1, saying no one is missing
Authorities said they determined that only 23 people were on the trip, not 25 as was first believed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Manchester fire chief resigns in wake of police impersonation scandal
Frank Wozniak was placed on paid administrative leave after he was charged with impersonating a public official in June.
Posted inCommunity
Christian Music Festival set for Field of Faith in Otisfield
OTISFIELD — Field of Faith on Lodge Hill will host its first Christian Music Festival featuring area bands, groups and single artists from 12-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Field of Faith on Lodge Hill, 437 Bean Road. Performers announced so far include Clayfoot, Ricki George, Juniper Worship, Alex Bukasa, Keith Parry, The Samuels […]
Posted inCommunity
Labor Day weekend rally set for Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — A rally for democracy is set for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, in Coburn Park. Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, Maine Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mattie Daughtry, Organizing Director at Maine AFL-CIO Sarah Bigney McCabe, and a lineup of Somerset County candidates and community leaders plan to attend. The rally is an opportunity […]
Posted inSchools and Education
Schools are competing with cellphones. Here’s how they think they could win.
Students are struggling to stay engaged in class at a time of poor mental health, shortened attention spans, reduced attendance and worsening grades.