The case will now return to a federal appeals court for a ruling on the core constitutional questions raised by the Portland Pipe Line Corp.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools and Education
UMaine System retirees picket, plan legal action over benefits change
The Maine Education Association says changes to health insurance plans were made without consultation with unions and against signed contracts between the system and retired employees.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine set to end extended jobless benefits next month
The program gives an extra 13 weeks of jobless benefits to unemployed workers, but only during periods of very high unemployment.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. unemployment claims fall to 751,000; virus resurges
The still-elevated number of jobless claims underscores that a full recovery from the pandemic recession remains far off.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. economy rebounded to grow at record 33% rate last quarter
The economy is now weakening again and facing renewed threats.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Mainers encouraged to apply for jobs on controversial power line
Work on the $1 billion project is expected to being in mid-November.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Boeing to cut 7,000 more jobs as pandemic throttles air travel
The company has been whipsawed by falling revenue since its 737 Max was grounded after two deadly crashes, and then a coronavirus pandemic that left airlines with more planes than they need.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
BIW shifts workforce to make space for new employees
Providing parking for its 6,800 employees has been a longstanding issue at the shipyard because it sits between the Kennebec River and a residential neighborhood and abuts downtown Bath.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Senators give social media CEOs an earful – and warn of new limits
The chief executives of Twitter, Facebook and Google promise to take needed measures as Republicans accuse them of anti-conservative bias and Democrats criticize hate speech and misinformation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Company plans biorefinery for zero-emission heating oil in Maine
Biofine Developments Northeast Inc. of Bangor has formed a partnership with Sprague Resources LP to produce a patented biofuel made from forest product waste.