Business
As storms strengthen, Maine regulators weigh cost of keeping the lights on
CMP proposes to spend $29 million over the next two years to harden its distribution system. Regulators will have to weigh the costs against public demand for always-on electricity in the digital age.
-
G-7 leaders hope for productive summit amid worries Trump will disrupt gathering
During a special meeting Sunday about the state of the global economy, requested by the White House, he will have an opportunity to set the tone for the summit.
-
Nevada casino hotel to serve as college dorm
University of Nevada, Reno, officials have leased a downtown tower for a year after a July gas explosion shut down two residence halls.
More business news
-
The foreign minister arrived as fissures emerged among G-7 leaders over how to deal with Iran. -
The U.S. president breakfasts with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who offers a 'faint, sheeplike note' on Britain's view of the trade war. -
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont says it will mark the largest authorization by load by any state in the region.
-
The protesters are blocking roads close to where the world's economic leaders are gathering in France. -
Payments on loans he borrowed for his hotels and resorts will drop drastically if the Fed does his bidding. -
He arrives in France, where a tepid reception and list of challenges awaits. -
Rapidly growing participation in the state-administered program is raising concerns that it will become overwhelmed. -
More than 80 suspects are indicted in a scheme to targeting the elderly and those looking for love on the internet. -
The president is appealing a district court ruling to have the banks hand over financial records from him and others to 2 House committees. -
Aaron Frey says it will be easier for him to investigate and prosecute illegal robocallers because phone companies have agreed to investigate suspicious callers and work with law enforcement.. -
The recall is to fix a problem that could let the cars to roll away unexpectedly. -
A Wall Street Journal reported that 4,152 unsafe items were listed for sale on Amazon without any warnings.
-
The tariff on live lobster imports from the United States to China will rise from 25% to 35% on Sept. 1. -
Disagreements over Brexit, the future of the global trading system and other issues are likely to block any tangible agreement. -
France has accused Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro of lying to French President Emmanuel Macron about fires ravaging the Amazon. -
The moves come after China announces new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, and the day's events prompt the Dow to plummet 623 points. -
The publishers cite copyright infringement as they ask a federal judge to enjoin the audiobook producer-distributor's planned use of captions for an education-driven program. -
The annual event at the transportation museum featured more than 230 vehicles and more than 250 automotive collectibles. -
The 320,000-square-foot property has been for lease for more than a year. -
The Dow Jones industrial average fell more than 450 points after Trump lashed out at both Powell and China, blaming them for harming the U.S. economy. -
Jerome Powell says the outlook for the U.S. economy remains favorable but continues to face risks. -
Two of Maine's three Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance providers will lower their average rates for individual plans, while the other will increase its average rates by less than 1 percent. -
Beijing says it will impose new tariffs and resume duties on American autos. -
The Irish pub's owner says it will shut its doors at 1 a.m. Monday, ending a 26-year run in which it ‘became built into the fabric of this city.” -
The Select Board agrees to reconsider its letter of support for the project after hearing from residents Monday night. -
Unity-based Maine Harvest Federal Credit Union will offer business loans to small farms, farmers and other food producers. -
It's been a trending topic on social media since Popeyes' release of its crispy chicken sandwich made it a contender against the Wendy's and Chick-fil-A versions. -
The utility tells state regulators that it will work with the city to repair inoperable streetlights but wants them to revisit the issue of responsibility for future repairs. -
The quirky little corner shop at a busy intersection was torn down and rebuilt on its former footprint. -
Illegal spam calls rang Americans' phones an estimated 4.7 billion times in July alone.
-
Economic uncertainty is driving mortgage rates down, according to Freddie Mac data. -
The filing had been submitted to regulators to refute customers’ complaints reported in the media. -
Administrators see safety, convenience and inclusion. Critics see a block to creativity and individualism. Retailers see profit. -
-
The Congressional Budget Office's forecast of a deficit close to $1 trillion in 2019 raises economists' fears that policymakers won't have ways to bolster the economy. -
The deal is likely to avert spikes in prices at U.S. supermarkets and restaurants. -
Tesla displayed "widespread, systemic negligence," including inadequate inspections, the lawsuit says. -
Several participants favored keeping rates the same, citing a strong labor market, confident consumers and a low unemployment. -
Target logs its biggest-ever gain, while Lowe's has its best day in more than a year. -
Department stores that have watched some of their customers flock to second-hand stores are trying to bring them back by partnering with online resale sites. -
The owner gives several reasons for the closure, including the difficulty of competing on 'the new hipster artisan Washington Avenue.' -
Walmart employee Thomas Marshall sent the petition to chief executive Doug McMillon after two recent store shootings killed 24 people. -
Officials say they are pulling the plug on a Boeing contract because its design problems were either insurmountable or too costly to correct. -
The median sale price of existing single-family homes in Maine increased by about 2 percent compared with a year earlier. -
John Williams says he needs to pay more attention to his recovery from cardiac surgery this spring. -
The president has doubled down on his calls for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates. -
The board is expected to vote Sept. 3 to decide whether to rescind a letter of support it wrote in 2017. -
Amanda Beal had called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to include wild blueberries in a program to help farmers hurt by trade disruption. -
This is the sharpest downward revision in jobs totals since 2009. -
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimate that deficits will reach levels unseen since WWII. -
The Labor Department said Wednesday that nearly two-thirds of the downward revision came from the retail and leisure and hospitality sectors. -
Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro is coming in December, a Maine restaurant joins a quirky viral trend, and Ocean has a new executive chef. -
Peter Murray argues that Central Maine Power customers whose account details were revealed should know what's being said about them.
Most read stories
-
G-7 braces for its next encounter with Trump
-
‘Old Portland’ losing another fixture as owner says it’s closing time for Brian Boru
-
Silly’s restaurant, a fixture in Portland’s East End, to close Sept. 1
-
China increases its U.S. lobster tariff, and dealers ‘can’t believe this is happening again’
-
Deering High principal resigns amid inquiry into enrollment drop
