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Truckers threaten to strike after Shaw’s negotiations stall

A union representative says members authorized a strike as a warning, but hoped they wouldn’t have to carry through.

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press November 21, 2020November 21, 2020

Some are considering extraordinary steps to draw customers.

People & Places: Madison Dunkin’ makes donation to food cupboard.

by DANICA KIRKA Associated Press November 21, 2020

Meanwhile, Britain continues to trade under the EU’s umbrella during a transition period set to end Dec. 31.

by STAN CHOE, DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA Associated Press November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

Stocks ended an up-and-down week on a down note, taking 0.7% off the S&P 500.

by Associated Press November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

The government persuades e-commerce businesses like Amazon and supermarket chains to delay the discount shopping promotion by a week to Dec. 4.

by RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

President Donald Trump was announcing the new policy at a White House event.

The store marks the beginning of Maine’s largest marijuana company’s conversion from medical to recreational sales.

Roughly 1,200 small businesses and nonprofit organizations will receive federally funded payments to cover payroll and other expenses.

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press November 20, 2020November 20, 2020

The treasury secretary says his decision to end several emergency loan programs was based on the fact they were not being heavily utilized.