Congresswoman Chellie Pingree and U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack held a roundtable discussion in Portland in the wake of the Dec. 18 storm.
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Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales continue to grow, but the market is getting crowded
Sales hit $217 million in 2023, a 36% increase over the previous year, although some store owners believe saturation will lead to the closure of some businesses.
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Judges in England, Wales given cautious approval to use AI in writing legal opinions
The guidance is rife with warnings about the limitations of the technology and possible problems if a user is unaware of how it works. One criticism: Judges don’t have to disclose their use of the technology.
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CES 2024 is upon us. Here’s what to expect from this year’s annual show of all things tech
CES, the Consumer Technology Association’s annual show of all things tech, is kicking off in Las Vegas this week.
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100,000 firms have joined a database aimed at unmasking shell company owners
As of Jan. 1, most U.S. firms must report identifying information about who directly or indirectly owns or controls them.
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A natural gas plant guarding the Northeast from winter blackouts is at risk
Some people are feeling nervous about the scheduled closing of a Boston-area plant that’s been New England’s lifeline when heating demand spikes.
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United Airlines finds loose bolts on Boeing jets grounded since Alaska blowout
On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration approved guidelines for inspecting the door plugs on other Max 9 jets and repairing them, if necessary.
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BIW could land multiyear contracts more frequently as U.S. military faces China on the move
Bath Iron Works has been awarded contracts for three new destroyers through 2027, which Maine’s senators say provide long-term stability to both the shipyard and the many local vendors it serves.
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Massachusetts natural gas plant guarding Northeast from winter blackouts is at risk
The pending closure of a facility in Everett, Mass., could jeopardize the region’s power system in extreme weather, regulators say.
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Maine’s first giant battery project set for construction in Gorham
Goals to reduce the use of fossil fuels won’t be able to get far without help from energy storage.