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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
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 […]
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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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland restaurants struggled with hiring. COVID made it worse.
After a year of double-digit declines in business that saw some restaurant workers leave for good, owners are having trouble finding summer staff, particularly for ‘back of the house’ jobs like sous chef and dishwasher.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lewiston approves $1.75 million FedEx building expansion
• Agren’s new headquarters and big plans in Auburn
• Feel like you get a lot of calls asking about your vehicle’s extended warranty? It’s because in Maine, you are.
Posted inBusiness
U.S. companies bump up prices on supply squeeze, demand boom
Shortages, bottlenecks and a yearlong bull market in commodities have been pushing inflation rates higher across much of the world.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Dunkin’ franchisee donates to YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston
LEWISTON — Local Dunkin’ franchisee Mike Connor recently made a donation of $3,000 to the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston during a grand opening at the Dunkin’ at 1896 Lisbon Road. The store replaced a Dunkin’ at a nearby Mobil station. The store has digital drive-thru and lobby menu boards, a mobile order drive-thru lane, Dunkin’s innovative […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Four Farmington area businesses team up for nonprofit donations
FARMINGTON — Hight Family of Dealerships, together with Skowhegan Savings Bank, Kyes Insurance and Saddleback Maine, raised $16,500 to be donated to four nonprofit youth programs throughout Franklin County: Rangeley Alpine Ski Club, Rangeley Health and Wellness Kids’ Program, Little Mountain School and Titcomb Mountain. Titcomb received $4,000 to go toward the Titcomb Mountain Adventure […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Proposed Maine broadband agency could negotiate contracts, provide grants – and build, if it must
In a legislative committee meeting Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills called the proposal ‘one of the most important pieces of legislation’ this session.