Sugarloaf plans to reopen Thursday, but it will take the other ski resorts a bit longer before skiers can hit the trails.
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Gas stations in central Maine see surge in demand for fuel, pizza
With most of central Maine without power, most are turning to convenience stores for basic necessities. Some are even showering there.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
State environmental board postpones meeting to consider electric vehicle mandates
The massive storm that tore through the state has forced a Maine environmental board to postpone a Thursday meeting that was to consider electric vehicle sales mandates.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta, Hallowell businesses tallying losses as floodwaters recede
Historic flooding has delivered a blow to downtown Augusta and Hallowell businesses during one of the busiest times of year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
FTC proposes strengthening children’s online privacy rules to address tracking, push notifications
The federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, requires kid-oriented apps and websites to get parents’ consent before collecting personal information of children under 13.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
A fifth of U.S. hospitals have been warned over secretive prices
The records reveal the challenges U.S. regulators face as they try to force long-hidden prices into the open to address decades of rising medical expenses.
Posted inBusiness, Health
Embarrassed by your cough? ‘Sick shaming’ leads to overuse of cold medicine
Taking too much of any medication is generally frowned upon by doctors, and doing so increases the risk of side effects, such as high blood pressure from nasal decongestants and fatigue.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Carmakers fight massive air bag recall that may cost $10 billion
ARC’s airbags are used in cars made by GM, Ford, Stellantis NV, Tesla Inc., Volkswagen AG, Hyundai Motor Co., BMW, Kia Corp., Maserati, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Porsche, and Toyota Motor Corp.
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From retailers to ski resorts, Maine businesses also feel storm’s impact
Some ski areas lost roads and a lot of snow cover just days before their busy holiday week begins.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers’ ability to adapt
For decades, Christmas tree growers and breeders have been preparing for a future of hotter weather and warming soil; the trees being grown right now are the beloved holiday traditions of tomorrow for millions of families.