Former Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son Peter have acknowledged helping Nissan’s former chairman flee Japan.
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Biden administration backs South Portland in fight against pipeline
A legal brief filed with the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supports the city’s 6-year battle to preserve local authority in protecting air quality.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine lawmakers approve landmark recycling reform bill
If signed by Gov. Janet Mills, the bill would make private companies partly responsible for the cost of disposing of packaging waste and improving the state’s recycling system.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Criminal indictment could hurt Trump’s company on multiple fronts
It may make it harder for the former president to strike new deals, get bank loans and bring in new money to his sprawling and indebted business.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
Center for Entrepreneurial Studies receives $25,000 grant to build Makerspace
The Farmington-based Center for Entrepreneurial Studies has received a $25,000 grant to build a space where young entrepreneurs can create products and build their businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Some 130 countries back deal on global minimum tax for companies
The agreement is an attempt to address challenges presented by a globalized and increasingly digital world economy in which profits can be relocated across borders.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine extends $1,500 hiring bonus through July
The incentive to hire unemployed Mainers has been requested for about 300 workers so far since it started last month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Legislature OKs moratorium on offshore wind projects close to Maine coast
The proposal, which aims to address concerns by the lobstering industry, was sent to Gov. Janet Mills, a supporter of wind power, for her signature.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bill to overhaul medical marijuana rule-making becomes law
Maine’s Office of Marijuana Policy now must consult with the cannabis industry and lawmakers before making any major regulatory changes.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine jobless claims rise as U.S. claims fall to new pandemic low
Dozens of states began dropping expanded federal aid starting last month, but Maine continues to offer such benefits.