But there’s no estimate on when work on the sidewalk outside the Portland Museum of Art, or the first phase of the Congress Square redesign, might be complete.
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Date of Jay mill closing has been moved to April 30
A job fair for Pixelle workers who will lose their jobs and the general public will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Spruce Mountain Adult Education in Livermore Falls.
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Asia-Pacific leaders tackle trade, sustainability in Bangkok
The Ukraine war, great power rivalry, inflation and food and energy shortages are among the troubles vying for attention at an Asia-Pacific Rim summit.
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Consumer groups want grocers to ditch digital-only deals
Advocates are urging grocery chains to make sure deals are available in both digital and non-digital formats.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden administration could make it easier to discharge student loan debt in bankruptcy
Agencies will consider such factors as the person’s current and future ability to pay, taking into account efforts to earn income or manage expenses.
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Ticketmaster suspends Taylor Swift ticket sales set for Friday after chaotic early rollout
The episode sparked calls to break up the large ticketing company, which some critics have accused of having a monopoly in online ticket sales.
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Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 U.S. stores
Biddeford Starbucks workers participated in the one-day strike demanding the company fully staff union stores and bargain in good faith.
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After FTX meltdown, Congress starts to ask: Did it neglect crypto?
The stunning collapse of the world’s third-largest exchange has forced lawmakers to reckon with the costs of legislative inaction.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine backing down on some of its restrictions for medical marijuana sales
The state is allowing pre-rolled product sales to resume following an outcry over one of the most profitable items for both medicinal and recreational industries.
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Ticketmaster isn’t apologizing for Taylor Swift presale issues, blames bots
Two million tickets were sold for Swift’s tour, the most sold for any artist in a single day.