There will also be a partial closure of western Casco Bay.
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CMP blames solar controversy on midlevel engineers
The utility’s top executive tells lawmakers that initial estimates of grid upgrade costs were sent to solar developers without proper review.
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Autoworkers face uncertain future in an era of electric cars
General Motors’ plan to make only battery-powered vehicles by 2035 could imperil the jobs of 50,000 employees.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland startup to lease part of former East Millinocket mill
The company will convert low-grade wood into a product used by farmers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. King proposes simplifying ‘Made in USA’ labeling standards
The independent Angus King of Maine joins with Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, who say businesses are currently hindered by a patchwork of differing state laws if they want to place a ‘Made in USA’ label on a product.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
FocusMaine to expand statewide internship program under new name
The program, renamed Maine Career Compass, has served more than 2,000 students and over 80 employers across the state since it was launched in 2017.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Democrats push Biden’s relief bill through House panels as Republicans attack it
Republicans say the relief package is too costly, economically damaging and overtly partisan.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New jobless claims in Maine decline for fifth straight week
About 2,800 Maine residents filed an initial unemployment claim in the first week of February, down substantially from the beginning of the year.
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U.S. jobless claims fall slightly to 793,000, with layoffs high
The job market’s improvement slowed through the fall and in the past two months has essentially stalled.
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Gardiner gives initial approval to cannabis testing lab
The Massachusetts-based MCR Labs must also secure state approvals from the Office of Marijuana Policy and the Center for Disease Control as well as a business license from the Gardiner City Council.