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Maine homeowners seek more time to sue over chemical contamination

by Kevin Miller March 17, 2021March 18, 2021

‘Everything has been taken away, and there’s nothing that we did,’ said one Fairfield homeowner whose land and water are contaminated by the ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS.

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Wall Street closes higher after Fed says it will keep rates low

by DAMIAN J. TROISE and ALEX VEIGA Associated Press March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

The central bank’s renewed commitment comes even as its latest economic forecast calls for growth of 6.5% this year and for inflation to climb above 2% for the first time in years.

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Medical marijuana growers nudge Freeport to adopt recreational pot cultivation ordinance

by C. Thacher Carter March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

In January, the town decided to wait unit the state finalized rules. Now, the two medical growers in Freeport are asking for the local OK again.

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German automaker BMW ramps up electric vehicle offerings

by DAVID McHUGH Associated Press March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

But it won’t follow General Motors and other carmakers that have said their goal is to phase out internal combustion passenger vehicles by a specific date.

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by Sponsored Content March 17, 2021

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Will work from home outlast virus? Ford’s move suggests yes

by TOM KRISHER and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

The automaker tells about 30,000 of its employees worldwide that they can continue to do so indefinitely, with flexible hours approved by their managers.