With help from a young software developer, Kym Dakin of Yarmouth battles Zoom fatigue with a bookmarking application called Nugget.
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Biden sees ‘win’ for U.S. in electric vehicle battery deal
SK Innovation can now provide batteries to Ford and Volkswagen.
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Businesses face tricky path navigating post-Trump politics
The Republican Party and corporate America have shared common goals for decades, especially concerning low taxes and limiting regulations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine not included in Amtrak’s 2035 vision plan. What does that mean for future regional passenger rail service?
Experts say future not totally bleak, even if central Maine is not part of the passenger rail giant’s long-range plan.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine
Maine academics, artists and entrepreneurs delve into the NFT art market
Non-fungible tokens represent ownership of digital art, but what do buyers actually get?
Posted inBusiness, Maine
How a 2019 Maine law spurred $100 million in solar investment
Lawmakers are reviewing the net energy billing policy, hoping to find the sweet spot that both encourages renewable energy and offers the greatest benefit to electricity customers.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Recycling in Maine salvages 3 tough years
Experts say China’s ban forced Maine and the country to confront ‘flaws’ in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Despite pandemic challenges, Thomas College’s 2020 grads employed and making impact in central Maine
Of Thomas College’s 238 graduates in the Class of 2020, 88% are employed despite a changing job market.
Posted inBusiness
Alibaba fined $2.8 billion for anti-competitive tactics
China’s ruling Communist Party says anti-monopoly enforcement, especially in tech, is a priority this year.
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After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss
Activists say companies routinely punish employees who try to organize unions – and get away with it.