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Posted inBusiness
U.S. safety agency closes probe into Dodge and Ram rotary gear shifters without seeking a recall
The 7-year investigation looked into complaints alleging that more than 1 million Dodge and Ram vehicles can roll away after being shifted into park.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Businesses seek changes in Maine’s first-in-the-nation PFAS ban
Critics of the ban say it is unworkable and could cost the state major employers if enforced as is.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston’s Martel School demolition set for the spring
Lewiston Housing plans to build 44 units of senior housing at the Lisbon Street site.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Acadia National Park numbers were down in 2023 for second year in a row
But the Bar Harbor area is still benefiting from a post-pandemic tourism boom and working to address visitor congestion during peak season.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Androscoggin Bank names new VP, government banking services officer
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank has named Christine Bishop as vice president, government banking services officer. The Gorham resident brings over 25 years of sales experience across various industries. Bishop has a strong background in banking and is dedicated to providing her clients with tools that assist them with their cash flow needs, collateralization, fraud prevention […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Nation / World, News
Prisoners in the U.S. are part of a hidden workforce linked to hundreds of popular food brands
In a sweeping 2-year investigation, the Associated Press found goods linked to prisoners wind up in the supply chains of everything from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Recreational cannabis storefront launches in Carrabassett Valley
Store is the sixth in a chain owned by JAR Cannabis Co.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
X pauses some Taylor Swift searches as deepfake explicit images spread
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Swift began circulating widely last week on X, making her the most famous victim of a scourge that tech platforms and anti-abuse groups have struggled to fix.