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U.S. recovery from pandemic recession is gaining speed
The U.S. economy’s growth is a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World
U.S. jobless claims hit pandemic low, but not in highly seasonal Maine
Nationally, claims fell to 553,000 last week. In Maine, claims rose slightly and remained higher than in late summer 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland’s hard-won identity as a food city is here to stay
An abundance of local food, eager diners and ambitious chefs built the city’s restaurant scene, and they’re not going anywhere.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Geiger associates earn advertising certifications
LEWISTON — Geiger announces the names of three associates who have earned specialist certifications. Tara Hedges earned the certification of certified advertising specialist, which required 50 hours from a structured industry approved curriculum. Winter Thatcher and Kris Powell earned the certification of master advertising specialist, which required certified advertising specialist certification, a minimum three years […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Girl Scout cookies take flight in Virginia drone deliveries
Wing, a subsidiary of Google’s corporate parent Alphabet, seeks to overcome the challenges of flying packages over neighborhoods.
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U.S. will pay $44 million in age-bias case by ex-FAA workers
Hundreds missed out on pensions after their jobs were outsourced.
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Florida lawmakers move to punish social media companies
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Social media companies faced the wrath of Florida Republicans as lawmakers were poised Wednesday to send legislation to the governor as part of a campaign to punish online platforms who some lawmakers say discriminate against conservative thought. It was another key legislative victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who urged lawmakers to deliver […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Offshore wind opponents unmoved by governor’s proposed 10-year ban
Two planned projects opposed by lobstermen and other protesters Wednesday would not be subject to Gov. Janet Mills’ proposed moratorium on wind power projects in Maine’s state waters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mills pushes for 10-year ban on offshore wind development in state waters
The moratorium would focus commercial-scale wind power development in federal waters of the Gulf of Maine, where an offshore wind research project is planned.