Cooperation between the Northeast states could help improve the region’s transmission system as more electric vehicles, building heat pumps, data centers and artificial intelligence gain ground.
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Nearly 300 people weigh in on paid family leave rules for new Maine program
The state has not yet published any findings or comments because it is still reviewing feedback on the program that will give workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off starting in May 2026.
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Fed’s Powell highlights slowing job market in signal that rate cuts may be nearing
Chair Jerome Powell’s written testimony Tuesday marked a shift in emphasis away from the Fed’s single-minded fight against inflation that suggests it’s moving closer to cutting interest rates.
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‘This is break glass in case of emergency stuff’: Analysts alarmed by threats to U.S. data gathering
They warn that funding for the federal statistical agencies is inadequate and measures in a House appropriations bill could undermine what Americans know about themselves.
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FTC report slams pharmacy benefit managers, says firms inflate drug costs, squeeze competitors
An interim FTC report released Tuesday details the market influence of companies known as PBMs.
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Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the days of writing a check numbered?
The chain cited ‘extremely low volumes’ of customers who still write checks.
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NRA’s former CFO banned for 10 years from managing money for any nonprofit
A jury found him liable in a scheme to have the influential gun rights organization bankroll a longtime chief executive’s extravagant lifestyle.
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In a first, federal regulators ban messaging app from hosting minors
The FTC says the app NGL aggressively marketed itself to youngsters and exaggerated its power to prevent bullying.
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Maine Judicial Branch recognizes work of local employees
AUGUSTA — Lewiston District Court judicial marshals and the Androscoggin County Clerk’s Office were among statewide recipients to be celebrated at a recent luncheon hosted by Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill and State Court Administrator Amy Quinlan. The committee received well over 100 total nominations in the six categories for which awards were […]
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Norway Savings donates to Auburn’s Community Little Theatre
AUBURN — Norway Savings made a recent donation of $1,500 to the Community Little Theatre in advance of its upcoming 2024-25 season. The bank has contributed more than $11,000 to the volunteer-driven nonprofit theater in the past five years, according to a news release. For more information, visit www.laclt.com or call 207-783-0958. Check out upcoming […]