Officials accuse the Kremlin of using food as a weapon, preventing Ukraine from exporting.
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No bartender required: Premixed Jack and Coke going on sale
Coca-Cola Co. is partnering with the maker of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey to sell the cocktails.
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Scarborough veterinary hospital gets dogpiled over viral puppy tale
An injured puppy is recovering but its owner couldn’t afford the $10,000 bill. Now her dog is with new owners and the clinic is receiving death threats.
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U.K. unveils bill to override Brexit deal in provocation to EU
The law would allow leaders to enact new rules on customs checks, tax and arbitration.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Tambrands running full speed in face of tampon shortage
While supply chain problems are being blamed for empty shelves, Procter & Gamble says it’s Auburn facility is running 24/7 to try to meet demand.
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Automakers ask Congress to lift electric vehicle tax cap
The request comes as Americans find themselves financially pinched from all directions.
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Bitcoin plunges as major lender halts operations
It’s the second notable collapse in the cryptocurrency universe in less than two months.
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Bids for final charity lunch with Buffett top $3 million
The online auction that raises money to support the Glide Foundation’s work to help the homeless in San Francisco continues through Friday night.
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Cannabis-fueled town considers new name: ‘Kush’
Citing Napa Valley’s association with wine, a marijuana industry executive sees potential for tiny Moffat, Colo.
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Wall Street enters a bear market as S&P dives 3.9%
At the center of the sell-off again is the Fed, which is scrambling to get inflation under control.