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Gov. Mills plans to avoid highway bond vote, thanks to budget surplus

by Associated Press February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

The governor wants to use $100 million from the state’s budget surplus for transportation projects.

by Kevin Crowley Tribune News Service February 24, 2022February 25, 2022

Continued price spikes threaten to put a brake on economic growth.

Workers line Route 201 in Skowhegan to call for a “fairer” contract, after rejecting earlier proposals from the company.

by FRANK JORDANS Associated Press February 24, 2022February 25, 2022

Germany’s vice chancellor says Russia’s attack on Ukraine will cause western nations to stop buying Russian coal, oil and gas.

by ELLEN KNICKMEYER Associated Press February 24, 2022February 25, 2022

President Biden has hit Russia with some of the broadest and toughest financial penalties that the world’s biggest economy can muster.

by Jack Gillum Tribune News Service February 24, 2022February 25, 2022

American officials say there are no current threats against the U.S. But they have nonetheless urged organizations to plan for worst-case scenarios.

by WAYNE PARRY Associated Press February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

The largest auction of offshore wind sites in the nation’s history has drawn more than $1.95 billion worth of bids for 6 tracts.

by Stan Choe and Alex Veiga Associated Press February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Beyond its tragic human toll, the conflict looked set to send prices even higher at gasoline pumps and grocery stores around the world.

by MATT OTT Associated Press February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

Earlier this month, the Labor Department reported a surprising burst of hiring in January, with employers adding 467,000 jobs.

by MATT O'BRIEN Associated Press February 24, 2022February 24, 2022

To stymie independent repair shops, Massachusetts Subaru dealers are selling 2022 vehicles without in-car wireless technology.