Oddfellahs Sportsbook and Bar was told by officials that it’s no longer eligible for a sports wagering license, but the owner says he doesn’t know why.
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Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
In Trump’s view, the 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico and a 10% tax on imports from China are a way for the U.S. to throw around its financial heft to reshape the world.
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CMP spent $24.5 million on storm cleanups in Maine in 2024
The impact on rates from the storms — which knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers in October, November and December — is not yet known.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Automakers seek to overturn Maine’s ‘right to repair’ law
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation sued Maine, claiming the state has not fulfilled its requirements under the law, making it impossible for manufacturers to comply.
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Nordic Aquafarms to pay Midcoast environmental group $125K
Upstream Watch had opposed the Norwegian company’s recently abandoned plan to build a $500 million inland salmon farm in Belfast.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Trump tariffs may roil Maine energy prices and lobster, lumber markets
Canada, which is Maine’s largest trading partner, could be particularly hard hit by a 25% universal tariff, as suggested by the president.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Report outlines dozens of policy ideas to address Maine’s housing crisis
The 83-page report creates a roadmap for lawmakers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland Jetport parking expansion OK’d despite environmental concerns
Chairman Brandon Mazer expressed disappointment as the board approved the controversial $8 million project, which would add 265 spaces.
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Hiring freeze, executive orders create uncertainty for federal workers in Maine
In Bar Harbor, businesses are ‘cautiously concerned’ as they wait to learn whether the tourism season at Acadia National Park will be disrupted, the chamber of commerce says.
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Group of Maine lawmakers trying to block Sears Island wind port
Legislation backed mostly by Republicans continues a fight against industrializing an area of Sears Island popular among hikers.