Landowner Leo St. Peter still needs to get approval from the City Council for the zone change to build a 725-kilowatt solar farm on Webb Road.
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Sugarhouses to open Saturday, after storm disrupts Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
An early spring storm dumped snow and ice over much of the state, keeping many sugarhouses from opening on their most lucrative weekend.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
TikTok is under investigation by FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
The investigation is the latest battle the social media company, which is already fighting against a federal bill that could ban the platform in the U.S. if it doesn’t break ties with its Beijing-based parent company.
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Settlement reached in lawsuit that followed DeSantis’ takeover of Disney’s district
The agreement came a day after the appointment of a new board member, replacing a DeSantis-appointed board chairman who was a Disney critic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan officially requests state to begin impact study of proposed 2nd downtown bridge
Town officials hope to continue working with the state Department of Transportation to minimize the impacts of the proposed Kennebec River crossing near Skowhegan’s downtown.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Labor advocates, farmers call for changes to proposed minimum wage for farmworkers
Some want a lower minimum wage for young farmworkers, while others advocate preserving the right to sue an agricultural employer for failing to pay minimum wage.
Posted inBusiness
Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
The charge amount is being lessened, but only temporarily.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
‘Great to be back home’: Gardiner Hannaford to reopen Wednesday, 3 months after devastating flood
The supermarket, which closed in late December after a historic storm caused significant water damage, is set to return with new self-checkout aisles and, eventually, a pizza and hot bar.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo
East Coast shipping – with trade in autos, coal and machinery – is likely to be the hardest hit.
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Judge issues gag order barring Trump from commenting on witnesses, others in hush money case
The New York judge’s order also prohibits the former president from making public statements about prosecutors, court staff and jurors in his upcoming criminal trial.