Maine numbers dip slightly after U.S. employers added 916,000 jobs in March, the most since August, in a sign that a sustained recovery is taking hold.
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Bring on the bears, eagles and mountain lions: Maine Wildlife Park opens for the season
In: Expanded hours, more turtle displays. Out: Feeding the bears.
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Coinbase, a digital currency exchange, soars in market debut
The company’s initial public offering happened with cryptocurrency chatter seemingly everywhere, even at the Federal Reserve.
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Senate OKs tough former regulator as market watchdog chief
Gary Gensler is confirmed on a mostly party-line vote of 53-45 to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Amtrak Downeaster to resume full service in May
The popular passenger rail service will resume 5 daily round trips and adjust its schedule to add midday trips to and from Boston.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Greenhouses find ways to keep growing during pandemic
Businesses adapt to disease, weather and other unexpected circumstances.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry
The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Millions pour in to groups fighting, supporting western Maine power line
The goal of the New England Clean Energy Connect is to bring 1,200 megawatts of Canadian hydropower to the New England grid.
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Egypt seizes the Ever Given, saying its owners owe nearly $1 billion for Suez Canal traffic jam
Twenty-five crew members remain stuck on board.