The conservation groups say they can still shut down dams on the Kennebec River by focusing on upcoming federal relicensing applications by Brookfield Renewable.
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Maine dollar stores fined tens of thousands of dollars for safety violations since 2017
Seven Maine locations have been cited as part of a national crackdown by regulators on the stores’ practices.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Twitter pulls check mark from main New York Times account
Early Sunday, Musk tweeted that the Times’ check mark would be removed. Later he posted disparaging remarks about the newspaper.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
From hot tubs to handrails, the Mainely name sells, business owners say
Hundreds of businesses across the state share the same first name – Mainely – and find it’s an effective way to brand just about any product or service.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
With attendance still lagging, Maine theaters weigh whether to stay patient or adapt
An analysis of audience data suggests most theaters are operating at 60%-80% of 2019 levels, but many in the business believe a full recovery from the pandemic is still possible.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Shipbuilder Austal executives accused of inflating earnings
Prosecutors alleged the three men manipulated an accounting metric to hide growing costs in order to maintain and increase the share price of Austal Limited’s stock, hurt U.S. investors.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized
Lanterns and crescents: more retailers court Ramadan buyers
For this year’s Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Target rolled out its first dedicated Ramadan and Eid, or feast, collection, including decorations
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks
The announcement comes as advocates push for more ambitious tailpipe emissions standards in other states and at the national level.
Posted inBusiness
Stocks rally to cap winning month, quarter
Expectations for an easier Fed help Big Tech, seen as some of the biggest beneficiaries of lower rates.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade
The annual report further prods lawmakers to address the fragile financial state of the social programs.