Executives say government decisions about restrictions should wait until more is known about omicron, but they admit it’s a difficult call.
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Omicron unravels travel industry’s plans for a comeback
For all the alarm, little is known about omicron, including whether it is more contagious, causes more serious illness or can evade vaccines.
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The Wrap: Brew summit returns, and Turkey Lurkey potato chips arrive
Jewel Box asks for proof of vaccination.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s working waterfronts facing a tidal wave of threats, Island Institute report finds
The new report cites a lack of infrastructure, support, access, affordable housing and legal protections, as well as increasing risks from climate change.
Posted inBusiness
Wayne couple donates $1.5 million to workforce housing project at Saddleback Mountain
Officials hope to see Saddleback House break ground in the spring and work toward an opening next winter.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Long-term care insurer in Maine seeks triple-digit rate increases
Genworth Life Insurance Co., with which nearly 4,100 Mainers have policies, is seeking premium increases of up to 178 percent on various plans in 2022.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Supply chain problems hit charities’ holiday gifts for kids
Some companies are waiting for ships full of toys to clear ports around the U.S.
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Domino’s Pizza is slated for Farmington
Fernando Jantorno Stelser, owner of HF Enterprises, Inc. in Bath, received approval for the project Oct. 18.
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Powell says Fed may accelerate pullback in economic support
As of now, the new variant hasn’t been factored into the agency’s outlook.
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Senate hampers passage of annual defense bill that funds Bath-built ships
Sixty Senators needed to vote to open debate on its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, but that vote failed 45-51.