New supervisors warned that ‘nothing is off the table’ regarding further decisions.
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Biden blasts Republicans’ ‘wacko notions’ in debt limit standoff
Wednesday’s split-screen presentations vividly displayed how the president and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are talking to 2 very different Americas.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council approves rectory rezoning, street closures for outdoor dining
Councilors also voted Tuesday to refer to the Planning Board for public hearing and recommendation a request to reduce the size of parking stalls for the proposed Head of Falls Village housing complex.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Railroad company remains silent about derailment in northern Maine
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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World, New England, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, 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, Maine, 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.