Hospitals are a favorite target for internet thieves who hold systems’ data and networks hostage for hefty ransoms, said John Riggi, the American Hospital Association’s cybersecurity adviser.
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Google wants to help track methane polluters spotted from space
The goal is to better identify opportunities to reduce emissions and unlock more aggressive climate action from governments and fossil fuel operators, many of which have committed to significant cuts by 2030.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Small business grants offer financial assistance to cover losses from COVID-19 pandemic
AVCOG Recovery Hub Grant Program focuses on businesses that received little or no government assistance.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Thousands of U.S. Uber and Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strikes
Justice for App Workers, which says it represents 130,000 ride-hailing and delivery workers, is seeking higher wages, access to health care and an appeals process so companies can’t deactivate them without warning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville Planning Board approves hotel plan, sends solar rule changes to City Council
Hill Hospitality, based in Easton, Maryland, plans to build a four-story Home2 Suites by Hilton at the corner of Industrial and Armory roads.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Bill would set aside $50 million for Maine small businesses hurt by severe storms
They would be able to apply for one-time payments for state aid from the impacts of ‘severe weather-related events’ such as the storms that hit Maine in December and January.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Lawmakers move to undo parts of Maine’s new automotive right to repair law
In a committee vote Tuesday, legislators passed a bill that would do away with a standardized platform that would store advanced repair data that manufacturers are now required to share.
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Lab-grown diamonds come with sparkling price tags, but many have cloudy sustainability claims
More Americans are looking for lab-grown gems for ethical or eco-friendly reasons, but making them requires massive amounts of energy and are often crafted in countries that rely heavily on burning coal for power.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Photos: Central Maine florists in full bloom for Valentine’s Day
Florists were busy across the region Tuesday as staff prepared for the annual day of love and affection.
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Flight attendants hold airport rallies to protest lack of new contracts, raises
The union representing American Airlines wants an immediate pay raises of 33%, followed by four annual increases of 6% each, and flight attendants for numerous airlines want pay to begin at boarding.