A contractor’s federal lawsuit accuses Avangrid of price-fixing and overpaying for products, while the energy company has accused the contractor of attempted extortion.
December 2021
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Regulators scrutinize Trump media venture; Rep. Devin Nunes named CEO
The SEC could be looking at whether a blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public violated the law by holding merger discussions and misleading potential investors by failing to inform them before its recent IPO.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Augusta Colonial Theater sets stage for 2022 redevelopment, even as costs rise
With the recent acquisition of a parcel of property adjacent to the theater and continuing fundraising, officials say they look forward to completing design plans and cost estimates for reconstruction of the historic venue.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Fire destroys a storage shed at Falmouth Community Park
A storage shed at Falmouth Community Park at 19 Winn Road and its contents were destroyed in a fire Dec. 4. When firefighters arrived at the park about 6:30 p.m., the 25-by-15 foot shet was “heavily involved in flames,” according to the Falmouth FIre Dept. There were no injuries reported. The State Fire Marshal’s Office […]
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Waterville doctor’s license suspension extended until hearing in February
Medical regulators are investigating Dr. Paul Gosselin in connection to vaccine exemption letters he signed, and reports that he spread COVID-19 misinformation.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland selects the first Somali-American mayor in U.S.
Deqa Dhalac was formally seated Monday as the top elected leader of Maine’s fourth largest city.
Posted inTimes Record
Moxie Commerce group may soon be giving Lisbon businesses a helping hand
A new organization will help local businesses collaborate and network.
Posted inTimes Record
Freeport’s Desert of Maine proposes last round of projects toward rebirth
Freeport’s Desert of Maine is pitching a final round of projects in its multi-year, multimillion-dollar revitalization push aimed at cementing the landmark as an educational and artistic hub. The last of the projects include up to 18 A-frame guest cabins, the reconstruction of an 1800s farmhouse for a living history museum and the restoration of […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Justin Bieber performs at Saudi F1 race despite boycott calls
Human rights activists wanted him to cancel the concert as a protest of the kingdom’s arrests and crackdowns.
Posted inBusiness
Big companies look to Senate to ease budget bill’s minimum tax
Some of the largest U.S. corporations are looking for new exemptions from the budget reconciliation bill’s minimum tax on income reported to shareholders, arguing it could depress economic activity, including financing pensions for millions of workers and investing in clean energy projects. Since it became clear in late October that the 15 percent minimum tax […]