While agencies told The Monitor they generally agree with the need for licensing, some worried certain requirements would be difficult to meet and could push costs up.
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Inside Maine’s first EV repair class
About two dozen students have completed Southern Maine Community College’s hybrid and electric vehicle course since it launched in 2021. Similar programs are emerging elsewhere in the state.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
PALS SkyHope offers a lifeline for medical patients across Maine, especially in rural areas
The airlift service wouldn’t be possible without the pilots who volunteer their time, planes and costs to help others.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How much money has been spent subsidizing heat pumps in Maine?
Over $135 million, and more is on the way. Gov. Janet Mills says the incentives are reducing the state’s reliance on heating oil.
Posted inBusiness, News
Wholesale inflation remained cool last month in latest sign that price pressures are slowing
It’s another sign that inflation is returning to something close to normal after years of pressuring America’s households in the wake of COVID-19.
Posted inBusiness, News
Boeing’s lawyers argue for settlement opposed by relatives of those killed in 737 Max crashes
Grieving families attend a Texas courtroom where their lawyers ask a judge to throw out a plea agreement they say is a sweetheart deal for the airplane manufacturer.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street closes its latest record-setting week as banks jump
The Dow and S&P 500 both hit new highs, while Nasdaq’s more modest gain was kept in check by Tesla’s slide.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
First residents to move into Lewiston’s Wedgewood development in October
Residents will move into the first two buildings in October and November; other buildings to come online over the winter and spring.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine
Maine issues 2nd recall of moldy cannabis
The recall affects several recreational cannabis products made by Nova Farms with the ‘Frosted Cookies’ strain.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Developer of Mount Auburn Apartments to replace burned building
Investigation into cause of the Sept. 8 fire is ongoing and remains undetermined.