The Maine House also has approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signaled she is likely to veto the measure.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Lee Nelson is back in our homes, now in the L.L. Bean catalog
The retired news anchor’s first modeling job was a photo shoot for the summer issue.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: New restaurants for golfers, clean eaters
The Grill Room reopens, and the Maine Oyster Trail gets a reboot.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Federal judge blocks Biden’s pause on new oil and gas leases
A federal judge in Louisiana has ordered an end to the Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Biden elevates energetic critic of Big Tech as top regulator
The president’s selection of Lina Khan as chair of the Federal Trade Commission is seen as taking a tough stance toward the tech giants.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Target one of many developments poised for Auburn in record-breaking year
Target’s $9.6 million renovation of the former Kmart is under review, and, headed to the Planning Board next month: An $8 million warehouse, distribution center and showroom project near Exit 75 by F.W. Webb Co.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine Medical Center receives its largest gift ever, $25 million from Colorado couple
A new wing being built at the hospital will be named the Malone Family Tower, in honor of Leslie and John Malone, summer residents of Boothbay.
Posted inBusiness
Shortage of veterinarians for large animals a concern for farmers
Commitment and costs seen as complicating factors to getting services.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Airbus-Boeing deal eases U.S.-EU tensions but conflicts remain
The deal the United States and the European Union reached Tuesday to end their long-running rift over subsidies to Boeing and Airbus will suspend billions in punitive tariffs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New statewide energy code aims for tighter buildings, lower emissions
Some worry that building contractors will have ‘a rude awakening’ with the change, which is effective July 1 and stems from bills passed in 2019.