The Postal Service’s aging fleet of trucks is soldiering on even as a contract for greener replacement vehicles is being challenged.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. consumer prices rose in July but at slower pace
Inflation is also threatening to become a political liability for President Biden.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Pasta pause, downtown doughnuts and a Greek revival
Grab Italian cookies this weekend and buy tickets for an old-fashioned southern BBQ and fish fry.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s new broadband agency gearing up to manage flood of federal cash
The Maine Connectivity Authority will manage a historic investment of at least $250 million toward building universal high-speed internet service.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
After hospital outbreaks, Mills ‘seriously considering’ vaccination mandate for Maine health care workers
The Maine Hospital Association called for a mandate 6 weeks ago, and a spokeswoman for the governor said a decision is expected soon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Transmission corridor in jeopardy after judge vacates lease of public land to CMP
The decision may imperil the planned $1 billion New England Clean Energy Connect project, intended to bring hydroelectric power from Quebec to Lewiston.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Commission begins study of barriers to affordable housing in Maine communities
A new 15-member commission meets this week to begin studying how local land-use and zoning laws discourage affordable housing development in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Dry California town pleads with tourists to conserve
The coastal town of Mendocino relies on groundwater, but little rain and low river flow have wells running empty.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Comfort food: Nonprofit gives Americans 100,000 free lasagnas
The grassroots organization is helping people across the U.S. who are facing hardships brought on by the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine medical cannabis groups join forces to create lobbying council
The Cannabis Council of Maine includes representatives of the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine, Maine Growers Alliance, Maine Craft Cannabis Association and Maine Cannabis Coalition.