Gary Gensler is confirmed on a mostly party-line vote of 53-45 to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Cancun Mexican Restaurant violated COVID-19 requirements, state says, forcing one-week closure
The restaurant had to close effective 4 p.m. Monday until 10 a.m. April 20, according to the state suspension notice.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World, News
Maine-based Puritan to open COVID-19 swab factory in Tennessee
The project will result in 625 jobs over the next five years in that state.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Amtrak Downeaster to resume full service in May
The popular passenger rail service will resume 5 daily round trips and adjust its schedule to add midday trips to and from Boston.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Big Tree goes to the beach, Bao Bao gets new shoes
Burn up the dance floor, enjoy frog legs and periwinkles, drink ‘exclusive beer’ in Freeport.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Nielsen, networks clash over stats showing fewer viewers
It’s a reliable sign of spring: Television networks are grumbling that the Nielsen company is not accurately measuring how many people are watching their programs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry
The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Millions pour in to groups fighting, supporting western Maine power line
The goal of the New England Clean Energy Connect is to bring 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.
Posted inBusiness
Federal Reserve leaders agree: Economics has a racial-disparity problem
A study by the Brookings Institution reports Federal bank directors ‘are overwhelmingly white’ and ‘overwhelmingly male.’