The viral pandemic is accelerating a transformation of America’s holiday shopping season.
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Skiing may not spread coronavirus but slopes still risky, UN health agency says
The danger of coronavirus spread from skiing is from many of the other activities linked to the sport, including riding ski lifts.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Western Maine tourism, recreation get a funding boost
The University of Maine has received $286,800 to provide workforce training for the industries.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge denies motion by CMP/Avangrid to dismiss customer bill case
The decision opens the door for plaintiffs’ attorneys to gather information and question company officials, potentially leading to a class-action lawsuit on behalf of customers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
The only absolute must-do business is preventing a government shutdown when a temporary spending bill expires on Dec. 11.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden’s economic team highlights diversity, starting with treasury chief
The president-elect announces several of his most senior economic advisers.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation & World
Moderna seeks emergency use of coronavirus vaccine as results confirm effectiveness
U.S. hospitals have been stretched to the limit as the nation has seen more than 160,000 new cases per day and more than 1,400 daily deaths.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fishermen tops in payouts from trade relief program
Lobstermen have received at least $36 million so far, but a Dec. 14 application deadline looms.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
COVID-19 cases mount at Bath Iron Works
BIW reported swelling COVID-19 cases last week said spokesman David Hench.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Freedom’s Edge Cider Co. aims for large-scale future firmly rooted in Albion
Co-owners Andrew Kaplan and Ned Ervin are building a facility to boost production, but want to emphasize their cider’s Kennebec County roots.