A brief early-summer reprieve from pandemic restrictions was not, as many hoped, a return to normalcy.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
After allegations, Mainers reconsider use of Facebook, Instagram
Some would like to stop using the social-media platforms in light of recent reports that management has ignored the harm they can do, but either rely heavily on them or feel they can be used for good as well.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Real Estate
In search of a unique property in Maine? How about a monolithic dome home on the Road to Misery?
The off-grid property in Kennebunkport was made by a Maine sculptor and her family.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Swine & Stein Brewfest returns bigger than ever
More than a thousand people attend Saturday’s annual Gardiner food and beverage event.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lobster prices sky high due to heavy demand, slower season
Consumers are paying in the $15 per pound range – about a third more than a year ago, and twice the price from some previous summers and early falls.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Camden bank donates board games and money to kids’ programs
People & Places: Maine Council on Aging appoints new board members.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stock indexes close lower as jobs data spark uncertainty
Much of Wall Street assumed the job market had improved enough for the Fed to soon begin paring back its monthly purchases of bonds meant to hold down longer-term interest rates.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
More than 130 countries reach deal on corporate minimum tax
The agreement is meant to deter multinational corporations from stashing their profits in offshore tax havens.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Google cracks down on climate change denial by targeting ads
The company says the new policy will also apply to YouTube, which last week announced a sweeping crackdown of vaccine misinformation.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Trump hotel in D.C. lost $70 million during his presidency
Documents released by a congressional committee show steep losses despite a brisk business from lobbyists, businesses and Republican groups.