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U.S. gas prices falling. Experts point to mild demand ahead of summer travel
If there are no major unexpected interruptions, prices could keep trending down.
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Baltimore shipping channel fully reopens after bridge collapse
With wreckage from the Key Bridge cleared, the original 700-foot wide and 50-foot deep shipping channel reopens, boosting hopes for an economic revival.
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CMP agrees to small cut in storm reimbursement request after criticism over unjustified spending
Maine’s largest utility also agreed to improve how it documents its preparation for storms and recovery afterward to better justify reimbursement from ratepayers.
Posted inBusiness, New England, News
Martha’s Vineyard is about to run out of pot. That’s led to a lawsuit and a scramble by regulators
Although Massachusetts voters opted to legalize marijuana more than 7 years ago, the state’s Cannabis Control Commission has taken the position that transporting pot across the ocean risks running afoul of federal laws.
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The U.S. wants to crack down on payday loans. Here’s what you need to know.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is trying to crack down on predatory lending, while some states have already passed borrower protections on their own.
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Promotions are becoming rarer, blocking entry-level workers from even starting
A main feature of the 2024 labor market is that fewer workers are quitting. A lesser-known one is that fewer are getting promoted.
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Apple jumps into the AI arms race with OpenAI deal
The iPhone maker has mostly stayed on the sidelines as the tech industry goes wild for AI. Not anymore.
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Development plan for Lewiston’s Professional Building includes housing
The tallest office building in downtown Lewiston would be redeveloped into 20 apartments on the upper floors, with two commercial spaces remaining on the ground and basement levels.
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Republicans pitch tax cuts for corporations, the wealthy in 2025
Corporate tax breaks under consideration could expand the national debt by roughly $1 trillion over the next decade, according to researchers.