The proposal suggests raising the rate from 21% to 28%.
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Southwest to offer daily flights between Portland and Chicago this summer
The new, nonstop flights from the Portland International Jetport to Chicago Midway International Airport will start in early June, the airline said.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Supreme Court dismisses case over Trump and Twitter critics
The court said there was nothing left to the case after Trump was permanently suspended from Twitter and left office.
Posted inAnimals, Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel
For Oakland man, trapping beaver a lifelong avocation
Caleb Jones, 28, sets traps in large waterways all over Kennebec County, and helps remove beavers from people’s property, where the rodents chew through trees.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine employers navigate complexities of office reopening
Companies would like to start bringing more workers back to the office, but the process is fraught with legal, ethical and health concerns.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, Politics
More films could be made in Maine under new proposal
Promoters of a bill now before the Legislature say the state needs to offer more financial incentives aimed at attracting a steady stream of moderately priced movie and TV productions to compete with other states and create jobs.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Farmington hospital increasing colorectal cancer screening rates
People & Places: UScellular promotes Melody Pierce and Emily MacRae.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but the party’s on at sea
In one of the anomalies of lockdowns that have shuttered hotels and resorts around the world, the MSC Grandiosa has been plying the Mediterranean.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal judge won’t dismiss ‘smart meter’ lawsuit against CMP
The decision means a discrimination case will continue over Central Maine Power’s opt-out fees for customers opposed to so-called smart meters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Northeast Laboratory Services expands Winslow headquarters
The company expanded its headquarters by adding 6,400 square feet of warehouse floor space and a new loading dock to accommodate its supply of vials.