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Ford recalls nearly 383,000 SUVs to fix backup camera problem

by Associated Press January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and some 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs.

Business, Nation & World, News

Southwest executives defend technology, staffing, scheduling

by Kyle Arnold Tribune News Service January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

The airline is facing a DOT inquiry for a holiday meltdown in which 16,700 flights were canceled and two-thirds of its operations shut down.

Business, Maine

State transportation plan covers a lot of ground

by Megan Gray January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Projects to be tackled included closing a gap in the Eastern Trail and replacing an aging ferry to Isleboro with a new hybrid-electric one.

Business, Health, Maine, News

If you think your heart’s not in it, avoid shoveling wet, heavy snow

by Edward D. Murphy January 27, 2023January 26, 2023

Shoveling involves a mix of activities that can strain the heart of someone with preexisting conditions that are often warning signs of a heart problem.

Business, New England

Massachusetts-based company gets $120 million boost to make ‘green steel’

by ED DAVEY Associated Press January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

The company’s technology was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Business, Nation & World, New England

School’s smart lights didn’t come with an off switch. They’ve been on 24/7 since 2021

by Praveena Somasundaram The Washington Post January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

A Massachusetts high school’s lights, all 7,000 of them, defaulted to being “on” after a malware attack. New parts and software must be installed to turn them off.

Business, Maine, News

State settles with Windham moving company over prohibited negative reviews, threats

by Hannah LaClaire January 26, 2023January 29, 2023

Liberty Bell Moving and Storage Inc. and its owner, Kevin Finkenaur, accused of violating the federal Consumer Review Fairness Act, the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, must pay a $125,000 settlement.