More than 190 countries are taking part in the world’s fair, which was delayed a year by the virus and will last six months.
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Gunmaker Smith & Wesson moving headquarters to Tennessee
With the move, the company will go from 4 to 3 locations, with no effect on the facility in Houlton, Maine.
Surging natural gas prices may squeeze consumers this winter
Demand for fuel has accelerated as economies have recovered from the damage caused by the pandemic.
United Airlines says only 320 workers still face termination for refusing vaccination
An airline spokeswoman says the declining number of potential firings shows that the company’s policy of requiring vaccinations is working.
Why climate change is making it harder to chase fall foliage
In northern Maine, where peak conditions typically arrive in late September, forest rangers had reported less than 70% color change and moderate leaf drop on Wednesday.
From paints to plastics, companies seeing price hikes and shortages
Chemical shortages, combined with a near-doubling of oil prices mean higher prices for many goods.
Cat ferry between Bar Harbor and Canada expected to start service next year
Bay Ferries had hoped to restore the service during the 2019 season but was stymied by problems with the ferry terminal in Bar Harbor.
Maine jobless claims fall to new pandemic low as U.S. claims rise for third straight week
Maine reported 600 initial claims filed, while U.S. claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Small towns brace for change, prosperity with Ford’s arrival
The automaker announced Monday that it will put Stanton, Tenn., and Glendale, Ky., at the center of its plans to ramp up electric vehicle production.
S&P 500 clings to a modest gain as other indexes end mixed
Bond yields stabilized after surging over the past week and weighing on the market, especially technology stocks.