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Lilac on the River becomes downtown Augusta’s latest pop-up shop
Owner Kim Phinney says she planned the venture as a way to open a bakery and offer food to downtown workers and residents.
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Posted inBusiness
Stocks give up an early gain and end lower on Wall Street
Technology and communications stocks have some of the biggest losses.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Southwest Airlines cancels hundreds more flights, denies sickout
Last week, the airline told employees they must be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8 to keep their jobs.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Drugmaker Merck asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
If approved, it would be the first pill shown to treat the illness.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Vital services that rely on MaineCare struggle to compete for workers
In a tight labor market exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, managers of care facilities funded by the state’s version of Medicaid say hiring has never been harder.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lobster industry decries lack of clarity on enforcement of new whale-protection rules
Federal officials said they expect high compliance and will focus on educating violators, although big penalties can be invoked based on a patchwork of environmental laws.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms
The social network also is is also planning to introduce new controls for parents or guardians of teens on an optional basis.
Posted inBusiness
Southwest Airlines cancels over thousand flights
The company blames air traffic control issues and weather.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
With NASA partnership, Orlando begins planning for air taxis, flying cars
Critics say the city has more pressing needs than building a ‘vertiport’ for the advent of electric oversized drones.