The Strip’s third-oldest casino will be demolished in October to make room for a $1.5 billion baseball stadium.
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Tesla sales tumble nearly 9% as competition heats up and demand for EVs slows
Tesla sales fell sharply last quarter as competition increased worldwide, electric vehicle sales growth slowed, and price cuts failed to draw more buyers.
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Freight railroads must keep 2-person crews, according to new federal rule
The Federal Railroad Administration says another crew member will improve safety – especially after so many high-profile derailments in recent years.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway Savings Bank contributes to Junior Achievement of Maine
AUBURN — Norway Savings Bank donated $1,000 to Junior Achievement of Maine in January, Sarah Porter, retail talent development business partner at the bank, said in a news release. More than 25 bank team members contribute their time and expertise to the organization, which provides children with lessons on financial literacy, work and career readiness […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine lawmakers add more environmental hurdles to a possible lithium mine
The new conditions, which would require legislative approval, would double the number of test borings required to prove the area is safe for open-air mining and cut the maximum size of the pit in half.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Worker injured by electric shock from power line in Biddeford
The Consolidated Communications technician who was injured last week is recovering at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Video: Wedgewood housing development takes shape in Lewiston
The 82-unit housing development is on schedule to open this summer.
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A channel has opened for vessels clearing wreckage at the Baltimore bridge collapse site
Crews are undertaking the complicated work of removing steel and concrete at the site of the bridge’s deadly collapse into the Patapsco River after a container ship lost power and crashed into a supporting column.
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In Taiwan, a group is battling fake news one conversation at a time – with a focus on seniors
With just 1 formal employee and a team of volunteers, Fake News Cleaner has hosted more than 500 events, connecting with college students, elementary school children and older adults.
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United Airlines is asking pilots to take time off because of a shortage of new Boeing planes
A month ago, United said it was contractually due 191 planes this year and 127 next year but expects to receive only 88 this year and 64 in 2025.