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Visa, Mastercard pause work on code aimed at tracking gun purchases

by Jenny Surane Bloomberg March 9, 2023

Visa and Mastercard have previously said the new system might not have had the impact that gun-control advocates had hoped.

Business, Maine

End of an era: Jay’s last paper mill shutters for good

by Steve Collins March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

A town that relied on paper mills faces a future without them for the first time in more than 130 years.

Business, Maine

State offers support services to furloughed workers at Puritan Medical Products in Pittsfield

by Kaitlyn Budion March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

State and local officials are looking to assist the 251 employees furloughed by Puritan after the company saw a decrease in demand for the medical swabs it produces.

Business, Maine, News, People on the Move

Covetrus grows leadership team with 2 senior hires: Matt Yordy, Scot Gillespie

March 9, 2023January 8, 2026

NEW HIRES Matt Yordy and Scot Gillespie have joined the senior leadership team at Covetrus Inc., a Portland-based provider of animal-health technology, products and services. Yordy has been named president of Covetrus, North America, bringing more than 25 years of health care industry experience to the role. Most recently, he served as president, strategic accounts, […]

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Adidas wonders what to do with Yeezy shoes after Ye split

by DAVID McHUGH Associated Press March 8, 2023

The company is stuck with $1.3 billion worth of product after its breakup with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

Business

U.S. probes Tesla Autopilot, steering wheels that can come off

by TOM KRISHER and MICHELLE CHAPMAN Associated Press March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

As many as 120,000 Model Y SUVs could have steering wheels missing a crucial bolt.

Business

Founder of Love’s Travel Stops dies in Oklahoma at age 85

by Associated Press March 8, 2023

The convenience store chain started by Tom Love is known for its tractor-trailer maintenance and in-store showers.

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Walgreens drew a line on abortion pill access and is paying a price

by Christopher Rowland The Washington Post March 8, 2023March 9, 2023

The pharmacy chain scrambled to find a safe middle ground based on legal criteria, but rapidly shifting state laws and rules remain in dispute or face court challenges in multiple jurisdictions.