Some environmental remediation work plans to begin soon at Bates Mill No. 5, but the redevelopment effort continues to face an uphill battle.
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Labor advocates, farmers call for changes to proposed minimum wage for farmworkers
Some want a lower minimum wage for young farmworkers, while others advocate preserving the right to sue an agricultural employer for failing to pay minimum wage.
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Posted inBusiness
Trump Media soars in first day of public trading
A trading frenzy was a triumph for the former president’s wealth. But Truth Social makes very little money, and Trump can’t sell his shares for 6 months.
Posted inBusiness
Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
The charge amount is being lessened, but only temporarily.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo
East Coast shipping – with trade in autos, coal and machinery – is likely to be the hardest hit.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Judge issues gag order barring Trump from commenting on witnesses, others in hush money case
The New York judge’s order also prohibits the former president from making public statements about prosecutors, court staff and jurors in his upcoming criminal trial.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
High Peaks Alliance names new director of engagement
FARMINGTON — The High Peaks Alliance has named Amanda Laliberte its new director of engagement. She aims to create awareness of the alliance’s ongoing projects, promote membership, and liaise between the community and the association. The Franklin County native’s goal is to foster a sense of ownership and commitment among individuals toward conserving access to […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
State lawmakers consider new mining rules that could open door to lithium mining
Some environmental groups say the rules that would allow for open pit mineral mining provide ample safeguards, but others demand more preliminary testing, smaller pit size limits, stronger reclamation standards and dark skies protections.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
A major European nature protection plan stumbles at the final hurdle
The member states were supposed to give final approval to the biodiversity bill on Monday. But farmers’ protests of new environmental laws changed minds.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maine food businesses take a hit when outage forces them to toss perishable items
A weekend ice storm that wiped out power along the coast for more than a day has caused some restaurants and markets to lose food, and revenue.