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Senate Democrats, Republicans join to approve $1 trillion infrastructure bill
The 69-30 tally provides momentum for this first phase of Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ priorities, now headed to the House.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Frustrated by CMP’s delays, solar industry asks PUC to oversee reviews for grid connections
The complaint to regulators is just the latest conflict between solar developers and Maine’s largest electric utility, which says it is working diligently to complete the work.
Posted inBusiness
New Mexico customers sound alarm over utility merger involving CMP’s parent company
A virtual hearing is held on a proposed multibillion-dollar merger of Public Service Co. of New Mexico with Connecticut-based Avangrid.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine adult-use cannabis sales jumped 45% in July, to $9.4 million
Officials say it’s likely that summer tourism, market growth and the Fourth of July holiday all contributed to the sales increase.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Will gyms go the way of arcades and movie rental stores?
The pandemic is reshaping America’s fitness industry and ushering in a new era of home workouts and virtual classes.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Contractors who powered U.S. war in Afghanistan stuck in Dubai
Some Filipino workers describe anxiety and unrelenting boredom.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Canada reopens its border for vaccinated U.S. visitors
The U.S. will extend its closure to all Canadians and Mexicans making nonessential trips until at least Aug. 21.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Judge blocks Florida law, says Norwegian cruises can require proof of vaccination
The “vaccine passport” ban signed into law in May by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis appear to violate the First Amendment rights of Norwegian Cruise Lines, the judge ruled.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Illinois sees record pot sales, with boost from Lollapalooza music festival
Thousands of out-of-state fans converged on Chicago for the four-day event, boosting sales by as much as 50 percent at nearby dispensaries.