The recall, which includes SUVs in Maine, is to fix a suspension problem.
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The Wrap: A reopening, a closing and a pivot
Speckled Ax plans a new coffee roastery, Cong Tu Bot reopens a wee bit, and MOFGA opens a holiday shop in Freeport.
Banks pile up fines under Trump, casting light on misconduct
They’ve racked up more than $4 billion in U.S. penalties in a wave of settlements weeks before the election.
Jetport restaurant worker alleges retaliation by management firm in federal lawsuit
Tonya Joy of Gorham says she was labeled a ‘bad apple’ and deprived of shifts after asking for a week’s notice of her work schedule because her elderly mother has multiple scleroris and requires care.
Maine PUC denies reconsideration of disputed clean-energy contracts
Two failed bidders have questioned whether some of the approved projects would ever be built or achieve the promised benefits.
Portland distillery says it lost $150,000 in deal with businessman facing indictment, lawsuit
Maine Craft Distilling’s founder says his company retooled to produce sanitizer that Noble Partners ordered but never bought.
Developers denied Maine clean energy contracts question selection process
Longroad Energy and Clearway Renew LLC, which submitted losing bids, say the state may not have adequately considered the viability of some projects awarded contracts.
Active cases hit new high as Gov. Mills apologizes for tighter limits
Maine’s numbers continue to trend upward, and the number of active cases – 1,063 – is the highest it’s been since the pandemic started.
Opponents of CMP hydropower corridor launch new referendum drive
It would be the second referendum targeting Central Maine Power’s $1 billion New England Clean Energy Connect.
Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo
Millions of Americans are expected to have scaled-down celebrations amid the pandemic.