Canadian Pacific Kansas City is working with the state to contain fuel and oil that are leaking from derailed cars and seeping into nearby waters but has declined to answer questions about the amount of hazardous materials the train was transporting.
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Donut painting sparks free speech debate for New Hampshire bakery, town
At about 90 square feet, an outdoor mural painted by high school art students is 4 times bigger than the town sign code allows.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Defense rests on day 6 of trial over fate of CMP corridor
Jurors heard more conflicting accounts of why construction work sped up on the electricity line, which is supported by Central Maine Power and would extend 145 miles through western parts of the state.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Right-to-repair law could mean cheaper fixes for products, legislators told
But dealers said the proposal to let consumers seek less expensive repairs for electronics, outdoor equipment and other items could expose the public to security and safety risks.
Posted inBusiness
Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery has a new owner
The Wadleigh family owns five of the locations: Waterville, Old Town, Bangor and Lewiston, and Ellsworth, which are leased. A sixth location in Presque Isle is independently owned.
Posted inBusiness, Religion and Values
Supreme Court case tests religious tolerance on Sunday work
The justices struggled with the question of when employers have to accommodate employees’ religious needs.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Southwest passengers face delays after nationwide grounding
The hold on departures was lifted by late morning but not before traffic at airports from Denver to New York City backed up.
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Sweden public radio exits Twitter, says its audience already has
Sveriges Radio, which has been active on Twitter since 2009, noted the ‘recent turbulence’ around Twitter’s operations and said it was worrying that the social media platform has reduced its workforce dramatically.
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Fox News, Dominion settle for $787 million over false election claims
The announcement averts a prolonged trial in a case that exposed how the top-rated network chased viewers by spreading false claims about the 2020 presidential election.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, Nation & World, News
Everything is bigger in Texas, including Maine’s help wanted signs
Three nonprofits are collaborating on a $25,000 ad campaign in San Antonio that is meant to draw veterans and health care workers to join Maine’s workforce.