DETROIT — Honda is recalling more than three quarters of a million vehicles in the U.S. because a faulty sensor may cause the front passenger air bags to inflate when they’re not supposed to. The recall covers certain Honda Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V and Odyssey models from the 2020 through 2022 model years, as […]
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U.S. labor official says Dartmouth basketball players are school employees, sets stage for union vote
Unionizing would allow the players to negotiate not only over salary but working conditions, including practice hours and travel.
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Fishing regulators say no to catching more elvers, a most valuable species
The baby eels are harvested from rivers and streams in Maine, sold to aquaculture companies and raised to maturity, then resold as food.
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Some Americans are saddled with credit card debt as rent and everyday prices remain high
Noticeable pockets of Americans – renters, and lower- and middle-income borrowers – are running up their credit cards balances, and increasing numbers are falling behind on their debts.
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Maine regulators asked for opinions on a plan to expand electric vehicle sales. They got 1,700 comments.
The Board of Environmental Protection will consider the proposal next month after postponing its meeting in December.
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No opening date set yet for Topsham Market Basket
Market Basket is building its third store in Maine at the Topsham Fair Mall.
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Judge rules casinos have no duty to stop compulsive gamblers from betting
A judge says that the voluminous rules and regulations governing gambling in New Jersey do not impose a legal duty upon casinos to cut off compulsive gamblers.
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With 7 matches for the 2026 World Cup, Boston expecting huge economic boost
A FIFA study projected a city hosting the World Cup would generate $400 million in spending, adding that the number would have to be adjusted now that Boston is set to host 7 games.
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Strike averted as hospitality union settles with Las Vegas hotel-casinos before Super Bowl week
The union announced last week that it would go on strike if tentative contracts weren’t in place by 5 a.m. Monday.
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Central Maine newspapers name new key editors
The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel have promoted Jessica Lowell, Stacy Blanchet and Ben Bragdon to new roles to guide newsroom coverage.