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Posted inBusiness, Maine
State delays ban on plastic bags, foam food containers
The bans set to take effect in January won’t be enforced until July 1 because the COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer demand and disrupted the supply of replacement products.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
In appeal hearing, co-owner says Rick Savage no longer managing Sunday River Brewing Co.
Ron Savage says his brother is no longer involved in managing the business in Bethel, and he should be trusted to comply with state guidelines. The state does not agree.
Posted inBusiness
EU, U.K. leaders seek way out of Brexit trade impasse
Efforts to settle a fight over fishing quotas in British waters are kicked into higher gear on Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
What airlines, other industries get in $900 billion relief bill
Congress’ pandemic relief package covers a lot of ground.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine home sales continue to break records despite pandemic
Prices continue to rise in Maine’s housing market, making it difficult for young families to get their foot in the door.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Justice Department suing Walmart, alleges company helped fuel opioid crisis
The suit alleges the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Virus mutation, looming Brexit puts Britain in uncertain isolation
Stranded Europe-bound truckers are hoping to receive the green light to get out of Britain soon, after some of the most dramatic travel restrictions of the pandemic were imposed on the country following the discovery of a potentially more contagious strain of the coronavirus
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State delivers $600 checks to 40,000 jobless Mainers
The one-time payment will go to those unemployed because of COVID-19 as the state prepares to start new federal jobless benefits.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Beer, restaurants and NASCAR win tax breaks in virus relief bill
Tucked in among more than 5,000 pages of legislative text, Congress’s bill providing COVID-19 relief and 2021 government funding includes dozens of tax breaks for beneficiaries ranging from downtown restaurants and the film industry to motorsports racetracks. And many of the benefits will stick around long after the pandemic is over. Besides granting temporary tax […]