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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Farmington shoppers cope with Maine’s plastic bag ban
Shoppers at Farmington’s Walmart Supercenter have mixed feelings about Maine’s new ban on disposable plastic bags, which went into effect July 1.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Russia-based ransomware gang is offline, but the reason is unclear
There were no signs that the Russian government had anything to do with REvil going offline, and it is possible that the group is laying low after its recent high-profile attacks, or switching methods.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Scarborough market cited for child labor violations
On the Vine Marketplace paid a $27,274 fine after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation into teenagers’ hours and use of equipment.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine identifies preferred site for offshore wind research array
The site is a 16-square-mile area in the Gulf of Maine located about 30 miles off the Maine coast.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Maine Public names its new president and CEO
Rick Schneider comes from Washington, D.C., with a long career in journalism, philanthropy and public broadcasting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State indefinitely extends license suspension of Lewiston cremation business
The license suspensions are in place until a future public hearing when all complaints related to Affordable Cremation Solution and its owner, Kenneth Kincer, can be heard at the same time.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Mills vetoes bill calling for forced buyout of CMP and Versant Power
The governor calls the performance of Maine’s electric utilities ‘abysmal’ but says the bill to form a consumer-owned utility was ‘hastily drafted’ could create more problems than it solves.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Nearly 60% of Americans are ‘thriving,’ new poll shows
Levels of stress and worry have fallen as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been lifted.
Posted inBusiness
Buffett’s company abandons $1.3 billion natural gas pipeline deal
The firm is uncertain about whether the deal could get regulatory approval.