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WGME workers walk picket line to protest salaries, pace of contract talks

by Stephen Singer December 2, 2024December 3, 2024

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1837 cited the rising cost of living in Portland, including housing and ‘everyday expenses.’

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Cyber Monday expected to set a record on the biggest day for online shopping

by HALELUYA HADERO and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writers December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping, expects consumers to spend a record $13.2 billion on Monday, 6.1% more than last year.

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Waterville-based Central Maine Motors Auto Group buys Ray Haskell Ford in Oakland

by Amy Calder December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Ray Haskell Ford at 801 Kennedy Memorial Drive is now Central Maine Ford.

Business, Maine, News

100,000 Maine households struggle with rising electricity bills – and costs keep going up

by Stephen Singer December 2, 2024December 3, 2024

The Electric Ratepayer Advisory Council urged state lawmakers to expand assistance to provide greater benefits to more low-income households to relieve an ‘affordability gap.’

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Nuclear power is making a comeback in the U.S. But not in Maine.

by Stephen Singer December 1, 2024December 1, 2024

The cost to build a plant and lengthy regulatory reviews are cited as reasons why Maine is not joining other states looking to revive nuclear energy.

Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Tool sale at former Vassalboro store raises thousands for local groups

by Jake Freudberg November 30, 2024December 2, 2024

Proceeds from the sale at the former Suga Country Products store supported the Maine State Troopers Foundation, the Vassalboro United Methodist Church and the South China Community Church.

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