China’s first generation of migrant workers played an integral role in the country’s transformation from an impoverished nation to an economic powerhouse.
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EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
The new rules for heavy trucks and buses come a week after the EPA announced new automobile emissions standards for passenger vehicles.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway Savings contributes $3K to Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project
LEWISTON — Norway Savings Bank donated $3,000 to the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project in March, the latest contribution in over a decade of support. For over 30 years, the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project has served as far more than just an organization that helps immigrants in Maine improve their legal status. It has fought for […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Powell says Fed wants to see ‘more good inflation readings’ before it can cut rates
The resulting higher borrowing costs helped bring inflation down – from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 3.2% last month.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Not so sweet: Easter shrinkflation hits chocolate aisle as cocoa surges
Even though prices are higher, now may not be a bad time to start stockpiling some treats – especially in the week after Easter when leftover holiday goodies go on sale.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Just-In-Time Recreation getting closer to reopening Lewiston bowling alley
Owners have done extensive renovations to the bowling alley, one of two locations of a mass shooting in October 2023.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Sports
Owning Wrexham soccer club is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet by millions
While the club said turnover rose from nearly $7.5 million to $13.3 million and that future prospects are positive, its losses increased to $6.4 million.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
CMP ratepayers could see bills jump 12% to cover rising solar power subsidies
The utility is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission for permission to bill ratepayers $116 million for subsidies paid to solar developers in the net energy billing program that is part of Maine’s effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Sam’s Italian Foods bakery experiment blossoms in Lewiston
Sam’s Bakery Store was a closed restaurant and opened in early February. The project appears to be catching on.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Tracy Jean’s Coffee Boutique closes in Lewiston, moves to Bath
Owner Tracey Hanna originally planned to buy the building at 50 Lisbon St. but has changed her mind.