Bath Iron Works is on track to surpass the 37 new cases of COVID-19 that was reported last month.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Business leaders urge Biden to set ambitious climate goal
The coalition of energy, tech and consumer giants want U.S. greenhouse gas emissions cut by at least 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
More than 160,000 Mainers in line for jobless-benefit tax break
Tens of thousands of people who received unemployment payments last year could get a state income tax exemption up to $10,200.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Mast Landing Brewing plans to expand with large location in Freeport
The Westbrook-based brewery is expanding with a new tasting room and pilot production facility in the Freeport Crossing shopping mall.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Comment period opens for power line referendum question
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will be accepting public comments regarding the question’s form and content until May 13.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Company plans to hold harness races at Cumberland Fairgrounds this year
First Track Investments LLC plans to schedule 56 days of racing at the Cumberland Fairgrounds starting in May.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Time to party? Events industry still uncertain about COVID
A number of states still have restrictions on gathering sizes and many Americans feel uneasy about being in large groups.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
White House grades states’ infrastructure as it pushes bill
Maine receives a C- in a state-by-state breakdown that focuses on several issues.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. budget deficit jumps to record $1.7 trillion this year
It’s been driven higher by economic rescue packages.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bill would impose new fees on vacation homes, short-term rentals
The proposal is generating opposition from real estate agents and tourism officials, who acknowledge Maine’s affordable housing crisis but say a new fee is not the answer.