Chuck Schumer’s support shows how mainstream the idea has become, but the proposal is not expected succeed in the narrowly divided Senate.
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Virus fears rattle markets, send stocks into skid as Dow closes down 2.1%
Airlines and stocks of other companies that would get hurt the most by potential COVID-19 restrictions were taking some of the heaviest losses, similar to the early days of the pandemic in February and March 2020.
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Car sharing gains traction in Maine
Entrepreneurial Mainers are building minifleets to take advantage of mounting interest in car-sharing platforms, offering alternatives to traditional auto rentals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Sports
Harness racing developer looks to open simulcast facility in Cumberland County
First Track Investments plans to launch a temporary facility in a location separate from the Cumberland Fairgrounds, while the company seeks a new track site elsewhere in southern Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Fans of hard seltzer are finding lots to love in new flavors flowing from Maine’s craft breweries
With fewer calories and less alcohol than beer or cocktails, hard seltzer appeals to health-conscious drinkers – and many others.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Cheverus High grad develops product that’s hard seltzer adjacent
NOCA drinks are now for sale in several states.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Trail of ‘forever chemicals’ leads to Maine paper mills
The manufacturing industry, which has used PFAS for decades, faces a reckoning as the state grapples with soil and water contamination.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Gardiner credit union staff help Meals on Wheels
People & Places: Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce hires vice president of operations.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Sports
Plenty at stake for NBC as COVID Olympics opening looms
After a year’s delay, the Olympics arrive during a COVID-19 state of emergency in Japan, with most Japanese citizens wishing the Olympics weren’t taking place and most events occurring in near-empty venues.
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Portland’s FBI field office included in scathing report on USA Gymnastics sex abuse probe
A local attorney tried to prod investigators into moving faster on the case of Dr. Larry Nassar, who later was convicted of abusing dozens of female athletes, including Olympic gymnasts.