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Some used vehicles now cost more than original sticker price
A global shortage of computer chips has pushed prices to record levels.
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Fed’s Powell says high inflation temporary, will ‘wane’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that he expects recent price spikes will soon subside and reduce inflation to a sustainable level
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Homes sales in Maine remained strong in May
Median sales and prices were both up 28% over the same month last year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
New coral protections coming to areas off New England
The move also creates a dedicated habitat research area called the Jordan Basin Dedicated Habitat Research Area south of the Maine coast.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. existing home sales fall again as prices continue to soar
Sales of previously-occupied homes fell for the fourth straight month in May.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Word on the Street: A Pride-themed pizza tops the Cushnoc menu this month
The Augusta brewery has a custom-made pizza with wild toppings and all proceeds go to support the Maine nonprofit.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Belgrade officials seek legal help on lingering permit questions related to boat business
Shawn Grant is looking to follow a consent agreement between him and the town over a permit for his business, Brightside Marine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Struggling Maine bus companies can now apply for federal grants approved 6 months ago
The $2 billion program is welcome as the industry slowly recovers from the pandemic, but some owners say it may not be enough.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Rep. Jared Golden: Warship cut from Biden’s budget could mean shipyard layoffs
Golden said if Congress isn’t able to restore the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer cut from the president’s budget, the reduction may lead to about 500 layoffs to one of the nation’s shipyards.