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Alleged Chinese police database hack leaks data of 1 billion people

by ZEN SOO Associated Press July 5, 2022July 5, 2022

Hackers claim to have obtained a trove of data from a Shanghai police database in a leak that, if confirmed, could be one of the largest breaches in history.

Business, Nation & World

Many won’t rely on virtual options after pandemic eases, poll suggests

by HANNAH FINGERHUT and R.J. RICO Associated Press July 5, 2022July 5, 2022

Digital services, from remote grocery shopping to virtual health care, became commonplace during the pandemic, but many say they won’t continue to use them.

Business, Maine

Former BIW president hired to lead Canadian shipbuilder

by Claire Law July 5, 2022July 6, 2022

Dirk Lesko, who abruptly resigned from Bath Iron Works in April, has been hired to become president of Irving Shipbuilding.

Business, Maine Cannabis Report

Colorado’s cannabis industry prepares for tough times

by Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton The Denver Post (TNS) July 5, 2022July 5, 2022

Analysts say businesses are starting to feel the effects of inflation and fears of a looming recession.

Business, Maine Cannabis Report

New York’s first legal cannabis crop sprouts under the sun

by MICHAEL HILL Associated Press July 5, 2022July 5, 2022

With the state’s first legal sales coming soon, 203 hemp farmers get a head start over big indoor growers.

Business, Maine

Cape Elizabeth twins’ solar-electric lawn care business is cutting edge

by Tux Turkel July 5, 2022July 4, 2022

How Philip and Dmitri Coupe propelled a zero-emissions lawn care business into sustainability.

Business, Maine

McCain Foods aims to power half of Aroostook plant with solar gardens

by Lucas Dufalla Staff Writer July 5, 2022July 4, 2022

The Canadian potato-processing company’s plans for the Easton plant are part of a broader sustainability effort that includes training farmers in practices that will enrich their soil.