Roughly 200 people, including Gov. Mills and most of Maine’s congressional delegation, attended a hearing in Portland to tell federal officials that proposed new regulations would do little to protect endangered right whales.
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Brickyard Hollow Brewing to open sixth location in Skowhegan
The Yarmouth-based business plans to move into the former Whit’s End Grill and Bar on Madison Avenue and open sometime in December.
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Colin March joins Key Bank as commercial sales leader
NEW HIRES Colin March has joined Key Bank as commercial sales leader, assuming responsibilities from Raymond (Chip) Kelley when Kelley retires from Key at the end of November. March previously worked at TD Bank, where he was a senior relationship manager responsible for middle market clients in Maine and New Hampshire. Allison Walton is a […]
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OPEC+ makes big cut to oil production to increase prices
The Saudi oil minister rejects the implication that OPEC was assisting Russia, saying the discussion was in a nonpolitical ‘silo’ where the focus was prudent management of oil markets.
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The Wrap: Bangor restaurant named tops for everyday eats, maple fest kicks off
Also, Papi plans a pop-up for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico, Anoche crowdsources apples for cider, and local companies launch seasonal treats.
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‘Best Before’ labels scrutinized as food waste concerns grow
“Best before” labels are coming under scrutiny as concerns about food waste grow around the world
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White House takes closer look at controversial gasoline export ban option
An export ban would mark the most radical step yet by the Biden administration to tackle gasoline prices.
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State to intervene in Versant Power rate hike request
Gov. Janet Mills orders her energy office to oppose the rate proposal, which seeks a 32% increase for Maine’s second-largest electric utility.
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UNE medical school’s move to Portland will allow it to grow and train more doctors
Construction on the school’s $93 million home could begin next month, and Maine’s only medical college could make the move to Portland in 2024.
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Many pessimistic about improving standard of living, poll finds
The federal minimum wage in 2021 was worth 34 percent less than in 1968.