GNP Consulting was fired for allegedly underestimating the cost to build the land-based fish farm by $150 million.
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Maine predicts a steep price to fight forever chemicals
Soil and water testing, bottled water and filtration systems at farms, factories and landfills where PFAS chemicals have tainted the well water could cost up to $20 million a year, says DEP Commissioner Melanie Loyzim.
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Boeing lands huge airplane order from Qatar Airways
The list price would total about $27 billion, but airlines routinely get deep discounts.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Public radio owner buys Chicago Sun-Times
The tabloid will be an independent subsidiary of Chicago Public Media.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Dolce&Gabbana will stop using animal fur
The Milan fashion house will transition to eco-friendly faux fur.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
EPA restores rule to limit power-plant mercury emissions
President Biden’s sweeping $555 billion plan to promote clean energy remains stalled in Congress.
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Stocks end higher, still log worst month since March 2020
Uncertainty about how sharply and how quickly the Fed will raise rates causes severe swings – even hour to hour – on Wall Street.
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Ransomware attacks on schools rise during pandemic
Virtual learning makes them more dependent on technology – and more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Under pressure, Spotify will add advisories before podcasts about virus
But the tech giant declines to get rid of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience,’ which has been criticized for spreading misinformation.
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Augusta PR firm breaks new ground in Maine in seeking to help student-athletes create, market their brand
High school and college student-athletes can benefit from establishing their brand identity and market it in different ways, according to Greg Glynn, founder of Pliable, a new marketing, public relations and broadcasting company.