The president will propose a hefty increase on the gains wealthy individuals reap from investments.
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Maine medical marijuana trailblazer hospitalized following accident
Dawson Julia, a medical cannabis provider in Unity, is ‘fighting for his life’ after a moped accident in the Bahamas.
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Posted inBusiness, New England
Bill seeks to end labeling of plant-based products as ‘milk’
The House measure asks the Food and Drug Administration to enforce its regulations that define milk and cream.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
On Earth Day, Gov. Mills announces $500,000 grant program for clean-energy startups
Gov. Janet Mills unveiled the competitive grant program on the same day that the Biden administration announced major climate-related goals for the U.S.
Posted inBusiness
Consumer Reports tricks Tesla to drive with no one at wheel
Its test comes just days after a Model S crashed in Texas, killing the two men in the car.
Posted inBusiness
Igloo releases world’s 1st coolers made with recycled plastic
This month, the company is donating 100 percent of profits from sales of these eco-friendly products to Keep America Beautiful.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
March showed no signs of slowdown for Maine housing market
Sales prices and the number of homes sold soared across the state in the first three months of the year, which one housing market leader called ‘astounding.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
New jobless claims fall in Maine; U.S. claims hit a pandemic low
Although unemployment applications are declining in Maine, they remain higher than weekly totals from late summer 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
ND Paper launches recycled pulping operation in Old Town
The company says it will produce 200 metric tons of unbleached pulp daily and support 20 new jobs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow, KVCAP continue discussion on old junior high school building but delay vote again
The sides met virtually Wednesday afternoon during a special town council meeting.