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Maple syrup producers optimistic about season’s sap run

by Tim Cebula March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

Warm weather last month allowed for early runs of what some farms report was a particularly tasty product.

Business, Maine, New England, News

Downeaster riders won’t be able to order alcohol while train is in New Hampshire

by Edward D. Murphy March 6, 2023March 7, 2023

A Granite State law says alcohol served in New Hampshire must have been purchased in the state. On the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service, the alcoholic drinks come from Maine.

Business, Nation & World, News

Norfolk Southern announces safety upgrades after derailments

by RON TODT Associated Press March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

The announcement comes the same day Pennsylvania’s governor announced that the company had agreed to pay several million dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in that state.

Business, Nation & World

Toblerone chocolate is no longer ‘Swiss’ enough for Alps logo

by Rachel Pannett The Washington Post March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

Toblerone’s U.S. owners decided to shift some of the chocolate’s production to Slovakia. Because of rules around ‘Swissness,’ its iconic mountain logo may be replaced.

Business, Nation & World, News

Maine dam operator not protecting salmon, say environmentalists, tribe

by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

The last wild Atlantic salmon live in a group of rivers in Maine and have been listed under the Endangered Species Act since 2000.

Business, Nation & World, News

Millions more U.S. workers possibly self-employed than thought

by Alex Tanzi Bloomberg March 6, 2023

The survey adds to evidence that informal work has been increasingly prevalent in the U.S. economy, a trend further exacerbated by the pandemic, social media and remote work.

Business, Maine, News

Lawmakers to hear about Maine sludge disposal crisis

by Penelope Overton March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

The Maine DEP and the operator of the state’s largest landfill will brief state lawmakers on Maine’s sludge crisis on Wednesday.

Business, Nation & World, News

Billion-dollar power lines finally inching ahead to help U.S. grids

by Brian Eckhouse, Naureen S. Malik and Dave Merrill Bloomberg March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

There is increasing understanding by local communities and even traditional opponents of the need to move clean energy from rural outposts and to build more durable electric systems.