This year’s sales are in line with what is typical during the holiday season.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine state employees ratify contracts that increase pay, benefits
The 4 contracts ratified over the weekend cover more than 9,000 state employers, providing a 6% pay increase on Jan. 1, an $800 payment in February in lieu of retroactive raises and an additional 3% pay bump in July.
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Shipping firm Maersk says it’s preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages after attacks from Yemen
A U.S.-led multinational naval operation is underway to protect shipping there.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest Airlines
Dense fog in Chicago was cited for some delays on Southwest.
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The secret life of gift cards: Here’s what happens to the billions that go unspent each year
While it may take gift cards years to expire, experts say it’s still wise to spend them quickly.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New subsidies in 2024 could boost already-prevalent heat pumps in Maine
The infusion of federal dollars could expand implementation further in the state, where the market has been thriving.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Aroma Joe’s set to open in Skowhegan at former bank
The growing coffee chain, headquartered in Portland, opened 11 locations in Maine in 2023 and expects to open 10 more in 2024.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Aroma Joe’s set to open in Skowhegan at former bank
The growing coffee chain, headquartered in Portland, opened 11 locations in Maine in 2023 and expects to open 10 more in 2024.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden’s hydrogen tax credit unveiled as administration tries to jump start industry
The U.S. credit is the most generous in the world for hydrogen production, Jesse Jenkins, a professor at Princeton University who has analyzed the U.S. climate law, said last week.
Posted inBusiness, News
Chatty robot helps seniors fight loneliness through AI companionship
Some American senior citizens have a new companion to help them combat loneliness: a robot.