The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with freight-railroad CPKC after 2 of its trains derailed with significant spillage that eventually flowed into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Blackie’s Farm Fresh Produce completes expansion
The Buzz: cPort Credit Union to open branch in Lewiston; Auburn’s Republic Jewelry and Collectibles is marking 40 years in business.
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Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s massive $50 billion pay package
Investors and Musk’s supporters, including X CEO Linda Yaccarino, applauded the results. The tally will be finalized at a shareholder meeting later Thursday.
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Yellen says China’s trade policies could ‘interfere significantly’ with U.S. bilateral relationship
Yellen’s speech comes as former President Donald Trump presents his case before the Business Roundtable in Washington, an association of more than 200 CEOs, for why the economy would be better if he returned to the Oval Office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Russia financial system shaken after U.S. imposes new sanctions
The new sanctions also targeted companies based in China selling semiconductor chips to Russia, as well as more than 300 individuals and entities in Russia, Europe, Asia and Africa.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Your employer might be spying on your tech. Here’s how to check.
While there’s no foolproof way to know whether you’re being monitored, some techniques could provide insight, according to privacy and security experts.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Supreme Court sides with Starbucks, makes it harder for labor board to win court orders
The Supreme Court has made it harder for the federal government to win court orders when it suspects a company of interfering in unionization campaigns in a case that stemmed from a labor dispute with Starbucks.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
New manufacturing technology course comes with direct path to job at Bath Iron Works
Unique collaboration between General Dynamics and Central Maine Community College offers significant incentives to increase skilled workforce.
Posted inBusiness, The Bethel Citizen
Gem Theater owner plans to buy Bethel Conference Center in July
Wade Kavanaugh hopes to buy the conference center owned by Bethel Resort and Suites.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Commuter bus service between Portland, Lewiston-Auburn to start in July
The Maine Department of Transportation has awarded a $2.8 million contract to a Utah company to operate the 2-year pilot program.