Maine is one of several states considering restrictions on methanol cigarettes.
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Massive company email dump could slow CMP solar investigation
A request by state regulators for relevant correspondence would produce an estimated 120,000 emails, the utility says, so the request has been narrowed to the 20,000-to-30,000 range.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Court lifts injunction on CMP transmission corridor project
The appeals court said opponents of the project are unlikely to win a lawsuit seeking to block its construction.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Desperate for workers, U.S. restaurants and stores raise pay
The increases could contribute to higher inflation if companies raise prices to cover the additional labor costs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine groups launch racial equity program for student internships
Maine Career Catalyst, a partnership between FocusMaine and Educate Maine, hopes to increase the equity of access to Maine internships.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Colonial Pipeline paid hackers nearly $5 million in ransom
The company paid the hefty ransom in untraceable cryptocurrency within hours after the attack, underscoring the immense pressure faced by the Georgia-based operator.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pandemic-hit oyster farmers in Maine take part in oyster conservation program
The program, known as Supporting Oyster Aquaculture and Restoration or SOAR, is buying more than 5 million oysters to restore shellfish reefs at 20 locations.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Maine jobless claims decline as U.S. claims drop to new pandemic low
Fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills businesses unite at Whitney Farm Estate to welcome wedding season
The Oxford wedding venue Whitney Farm Estate launched the season with an open house to welcome engaged couples to connect with Oxford Hills-based event services businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Economic tremors hit at crucial moment for Biden policy agenda
Advisers close to the Biden administration describe the new combination of issues as a key test of its commitment to major economic policy change.