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Chinese media says Maine lobster shipment was ‘Pandora’s box’ behind pandemic
A Maine CDC spokesman called the claim ‘nonsensical’ and said there is no evidence to support it.
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U.S. auto sales slump, stalled by car computer chip shortage
New vehicle sales tumbled in September as the global shortage worsened, shuttering factories and limiting the selection on dealer lots.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine applies for federal lease for offshore wind project
The state wants to deploy a dozen or so wind turbines on floating hulls designed by the University of Maine.
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Venezuela introduces new currency with six fewer zeros
The new currency tops out at 100 bolivars, a little less than $25 – until inflation starts to eat away at that as well.
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Company could spend up to $267 million to clean up mercury in Penobscot River
The settlement agreement still needs approval from a federal judge in Bangor.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Press Herald executive editor to retire after 45-year journalism career
Cliff Schechtman, who has been with the paper since 2011, will be replaced by Managing Editor Steve Greenlee.
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One in 4 companies nationwide have instituted vaccine mandate since Biden order
Biden’s Sept. 9 directive has sent employers scrambling to come up with plans to adhere to the new rules.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine pharmacists flag ivermectin prescriptions from people seeking drug for COVID-19
The drug is intended to target infections caused by some parasitic worms in humans and animals, but many are seeking prescriptions because they believe it can ward off or treat COVID-19.
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Senators accuse Facebook of concealing findings that Instagram can harm teens
Revelations in a report by The Wall Street Journal have set off a wave of anger from lawmakers, critics of Big Tech, child-development experts and parents.