The idea is to determine a safety level for different allergens in order to give consumers information to decide if they should take a chance on the food.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bangor car dealership could get millions in damages in decade-old dispute
A Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruling against Ford Motor Co. stands to benefit Darling’s, based on a 2005 bonus program.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Home power rates edge up unexpectedly in southern and central Maine
Counter to market trends, bids to the PUC come in higher for CMP’s service area
Posted inNation & World
In wake of wildfire, Tennessee officials worry about mudslides
Gatlinburg officials consider reopening the city Friday so business owners can assess damage and hopefully begin paying their employees again.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Lack of data makes financial abuse of seniors nearly impossible to measure, Collins’ committee told
Most states don’t track such cases, the Government Accountability Office reports at a Senate Aging Committee hearing that includes a reference to a recent Maine Sunday Telegram story.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Warehouse owners in several states cash in on marijuana prospects
In states where recreational marijuana use wins voter approval, the next hurdle is finding space to grow it.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Grand jury indicts South Portland man who led Cape Elizabeth police on chase
CAPE ELIZABETH — A South Portland man was indicted by a Cumberland County grand jury following his September arrest involving a car chase in Cape Elizabeth. Richard Byrnes, 44, of Rollins Way, South Portland, was indicted Nov. 15 on Class C charges of aggravated operating after habitual offender revocation and eluding an officer, a Class D […]
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Scarborough panel to weigh tighter limits on fireworks
SCARBOROUGH — After more than half of residents who responded to a survey this summer said they wanted to tighten the fireworks ordinance, the town is slated to examine whether new restrictions are needed. Scarborough is one of four municipalities in southern Maine – along with Westbrook, Gorham and Cumberland – that allow the use of recreational fireworks, according […]
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Uncategorized
Prost! Cheers! Salud! ~ UNESCO adds Belgian beer to cultural heritage list
Belgium is known throughout the world for its wide array of tastes, from extreme sour to bitter, produced in just about every city and village across the west European nation of 11 million people.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth to host additional Beach to Beacon events in 2017
CAPE ELIZABETH — Events at Fort Williams Park in connection with next year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10k will include parties where alcohol will be served. The Town Council on Nov. 14 unanimously approved the events to be offered as part of the 20th annual road race, as recommended by the Fort Williams Park Committee. The expanded […]