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With national closure, Yelloh food delivery service will lay off 14 workers near Bangor

by Daniel Kool October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

The company filed a WARN notice with Maine JobLink Sep. 23, the same day it announced its national closure.

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New Jersey offshore wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns

by WAYNE PARRY Associated Press October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Opponents say the operation would be devastating for marine and coastal habitats.

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U.S. job openings rise to 8 million as labor market remains sturdy

by PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

But the number of Americans quitting their jobs – a sign of confidence in their job prospects – slid to the lowest level since August 2020.

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Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, risking new shortages

by TOM KRISHER and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA Associated Press October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

The strike affecting 36 ports is the first by the union since 1977.

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Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: September 2024

by GENERATED FROM BROKER SUBMITTED INFORMATION October 1, 2024October 2, 2024

Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.

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Fed chair says U.S. economy is in ‘solid shape,’ with gradual rate cuts coming

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

His comments disappointed the hopes of many investors that the Fed would implement another steep half-point reduction in its key rate before the end of the year.

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CMP dispatches line crews to help restore power in Virginia, North Carolina

by Staff report September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

The Augusta-based utility sent line workers and damage assessment teams to areas hard hit by Hurricane Helene.

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Satellite service DirecTV buys rival Dish as it fights onslaught of streaming services

by MICHELLE CHAPMAN and WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

More than 2 decades ago, the companies almost merged, but the deal was blocked by federal authorities. Since then, the pay-for-TV market has changed significantly.