The deal comes as Big Tech companies face scrutiny from lawmakers over their market power.
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Maine Chamber, trade groups ask for delay in forever chemicals reporting law
They say they don’t have enough time or information to comply with the requirement, which takes effect in January.
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U.S. Rep. Pingree calls for investigation of Chipotle for possible union busting after Augusta store closes
Pingree wants the National Labor Relations Board to investigate why the restaurant in Augusta closed just hours after workers filed their intent to unionize.
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Stocks end higher as winning week rolls on
Wall Street’s rally is attributed mainly to strong profit reports from big U.S. companies.
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Facebook gives users new way to see all their friends’ posts
The new option is designed to address complaints from users who believe they have been missing interesting posts because Facebook’s algorithm omitted them from their feeds.
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Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months
But the total number of those collecting benefits fell last week.
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Europe’s central bank raises interest rates first time in 11 years
The ECB’s surprise hike for the 19 countries using the euro currency was larger than expected.
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Key gas pipeline from Russia to Europe restarts after pause
German officials had feared that the pipeline might not reopen at all.
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Therese Cahill joins the Maine Dental Association as executive director
NEW HIRES Therese Cahill has joined the Maine Dental Association as executive director. Cahill previously served as director of the Office of Child and Family Services at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Maine Community Bank has hired Anna Astvatsaturian Turcotte as senior vice president, director of compliance. Turcotte brings 19 years of […]
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Affordable housing complex for disabled adults proposed for Scarborough
The proposed project, which would be integrated into The Downs development at the former racetrack, calls for 50 apartments.