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New Maine law prohibits offshore wind farms in state waters

by Kevin Miller July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

But the compromise still encourages the development of offshore wind technology in federal waters off Maine.

Business, Nation & World

U.S. job openings rise to record high, layoffs hit record low

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

U.S. employers posted a record-high number of open jobs for the second straight month as a rapidly rebounding economy has created an intense demand for workers.

Business, Food & Dining

The Wrap: Could Gordon Ramsay be coming to Maine?

by Meredith Goad July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

Bam Bam Bakery finds a home, Cafe Louis opens, and Mast Landing Brewing Co. chooses a chef.

Business, Maine

Legal gray area allows opening of cannabis-friendly campground in Harrison

by Hannah LaClaire July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

Although marijuana social clubs and other businesses for onsite consumption are prohibited, private campgrounds exist in a ‘murky’ legal area.

Business, Health, Maine, News, Politics

Maine health care advocates cheer legislative victories

by Joe Lawlor July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

But their satisfaction at securing new MaineCare dental benefits, an insulin safety net and higher pay for direct care workers is tempered by failures to ban flavored tobacco and rein in drug prices.

Arts & Entertainment, Business

All Universal films coming to Peacock starting in 2022

by LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press July 6, 2021

Both companies are subsidiaries of Comcast’s NBCUniversal.

Business, Nation & World

New U.S. rules to protect animal farmers expected soon

by JOSH FUNK Associated Press July 6, 2021

The regulation will make it easier to bring complaints under the Packers and Stockyards Act and is similar to one the Trump administration killed four years ago.