Ajit Pai’s departure is set to unleash a wave of uncertainty as the new administration takes shape.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge denies motion by CMP/Avangrid to dismiss customer bill case
The decision opens the door for plaintiffs’ attorneys to gather information and question company officials, potentially leading to a class-action lawsuit on behalf of customers.
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Someone takes back the mysterious silver monolith left in the Utah desert
A mysterious silver monolith that was illegally placed in the Utah desert has disappeared less than 10 days after it was spotted by state wildlife biologists performing a helicopter survey of bighorn sheep
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
The only absolute must-do business is preventing a government shutdown when a temporary spending bill expires on Dec. 11.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Cyber Monday expected to hit pandemic-fueled $12.7 billion record
The busiest e-commerce day of the year is an opportunity for retailers whose websites, customer service departments and delivery operations can withstand crushing traffic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man wants evidence tossed in hit-and-run case
AUBURN — A Lewiston man charged in a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian seriously injured is seeking to have a judge toss out evidence in the felony case. A judge listened in Androscoggin County Superior Court on Monday to arguments for and against a motion by Brad Johnson, 41, who is seeking to have […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Brunswick police arrest California man on OUI, speeding charges
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick police said they arrested a California man on Gurnet Road Friday who allegedly initially failed to stop for an officer. Moises Pedro, 27, of Los Angeles was charged shortly after 6 p.m. with operating under the influence, failure to stop for an officer and criminal speeding for allegedly driving 30 miles per […]
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Biden’s economic team highlights diversity, starting with treasury chief
The president-elect announces several of his most senior economic advisers.
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Biden gets access to President’s Daily Brief
From now until Inauguration Day, Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be reading the brief crafted for Trump, who had delayed giving them access to it as he contests the outcome of the election.
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The Latest: Trump coronavirus adviser Scott Atlas leaving White House job
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.