Amazon warehouse workers rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history.
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Gov. Mills signs law legalizing sports betting; tribes get exclusive rights to online wagering
The law also reduces the tax burden on Maine’s indigenous communities and creates a new collaboration process between the tribes and the state.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Sneakers, elastic pants: People alter office wear amid COVID-19
After working remotely in sweats and yoga pants for two years, many Americans are rethinking their wardrobes to balance comfort and professionalism as offices reopen.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, New England
Connecticut looks to bar out-of-state marijuana advertising
Residents living close to the Massachusetts border are complaining to lawmakers about cannabis billboards.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Rare cannabis research operation planned in Brunswick
Florida-based Maridose LLC has set up shop in TechPlace, a business incubator facility at Brunswick Landing and is seeking federal approval to grow pot for research.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine seeks to preserve downtowns with tax credit program
Lawmakers have extended a program to help rehab and reuse historic buildings that produce income.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Versant installing more than 100,000 smart meters
Maine’s second-largest electric utility is replacing and upgrading meters at many homes and small- to medium-sized businesses.
Posted inMaine Commercial Real Estate, Premier Property, Real Estate, Sponsored
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
From ice cream to burgers to macarons, everything’s coming up vegan in Maine
With several new businesses, Maine’s vegan footprint just keeps expanding.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How to protect yourself from real estate scams
TIPS FROM THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Be suspicious of anyone who asks for a cash deposit up front to see a property or asks you to wire a deposit. Try searching the local property appraiser’s website to find out who the current property owner is and look for contact information online. Avoid doing transactions via […]