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The pandemic upended health care arguably more than any other industry as hospitals halted all but essential treatments, nursing homes went into lockdown and costs for workers and supplies soared.
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The Senate previously had voted against L.D. 1977, which would limit the ability of businesses to target ads to certain people based on personal data collected online.
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A routine practice dating back centuries, the general average declaration marks the ship owner’s latest effort to minimize its financial responsibility.
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Since a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft suffered the loss of the fuselage section, the FAA has tightened oversight of Boeing, forcing the company to slow down production and sending staff into their factories to review processes.
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That legislation could increase crude prices by as much as $8.40 a barrel, which would add 20 cents per gallon for gasoline if the sanctions were passed into law and enforced.
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The president said during a visit to the headquarters of the United Steelworkers union that U.S. Steel 'has been an iconic American company for more than a century and it should remain totally American.'
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Nordic Aquafarms has tried for years to build a $500 million fish farm it says would add jobs and economically benefit the city. But without a guarantee to a parcel of land, it's unclear whether the company can move on the project.
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A law signed by Gov. Janet Mills allows the public to access records about hazardous materials moving along Maine tracks, but only after a derailment or spill.
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The legislation aims to regulate the collection, use, processing, transfer, sale and deletion of non-publicly available personal data. Business groups say the bill would detach Maine's businesses from the global online marketplace.
Noteworthy
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Questions? Contact Business Writer Christopher Wheelock at (207) 689-2817 or at cwheelock@sunjournal.com.
Questions? Contact Business Writer Christopher Wheelock at (207) 689-2817 or at cwheelock@sunjournal.com.
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Auburn dog groomer relocates to Coburn Street
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Norway Savings Bank receives 2 accolades
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Lewiston names new building, plumbing inspector
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OTIS Federal Credit Union promotes 2 staff members
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IT specialist retires, returns to Maine after 35 years of federal service
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Woodlands Senior Living of Farmington first to be accredited
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Lewiston promotional products distributor acquires California company
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Lewiston names new public works director
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Discover Lisbon launches new name with new director
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Norway Savings Bank names Buckfield woman as VP, loan operations manager
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Androscoggin Home Health Care & Hospice hires new director
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Androscoggin Home Health Care & Hospice hires new director
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Norway Savings Bank contributes to Junior Achievement of Maine
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Dirigo Technology acquires EntrePro Services
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Norway Savings contributes $3K to Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project
Giving back
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Subaru donates $50K to United Way of Androscoggin County
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Wheelers Insurance awarded $5,000 donation for Team Hailey Hugs
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Coldwell Banker Sandy River Realty supports Franklin County Animal Shelter
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Auburn-based VIP donates over $164,000 to Make-A-Wish in 2022
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NorthStar 4-H Youth Mentoring program receives $120,000 commitment from Norway Savings Bank
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Oxford Federal Credit Union to provide financial literacy resources to local students
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Norway Savings Bank employees award $10,000 to Safe Voices
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Emerson Chevrolet Buick donates to Good Shepherd Food Bank
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UScellular donates $112,600 in wireless hot spots and service to YWCA Central Maine’s After School Access Project
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Maine Source Homes & Realty donates $3,200 to Safe Voices
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DuBois Realty Group donates to local charities
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Norway Savings Bank donates nearly $1.1M to nonprofit organizations in 2022
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Darling’s Auto Group donates $2,500 to Dempsey Center
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UScellular surprises Kaydenz Kitchen with food donation
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Subaru donates to YMCA