With billions of dollars at stake, arguments at the antitrust trial center on app design.
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Western Maine Machines relocating to Turner
Western Maine Machines is relocating its Rumford Store to a new facility at 470 Auburn Road (Route 4) in Turner, due to open Friday, Nov. 24. “Due to the great local support from our valued customers these past few years, we have actually grown too big for our present location, and needed to search for […]
U.S. economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed hikes
Thursday’s report on the nation’s gross domestic product showed consumers drove the acceleration, ramping up their spending on everything from cars to restaurant meals.
Lewiston businesses where shootings occurred well-known to community
The two Lewiston businesses are both popular entertainment spots and were filled with customers when the shooter arrived.
Shooting postpones Maine State Chamber annual awards gala
Because of the tragic events in Lewiston, the chamber is postponing its event and will reschedule it at more appropriate time, said its new CEO.
Table to Farm? Local animals get a taste of local food
Several local businesses send food waste, or the by-product of the food they produce, back to the farm.
Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce announces awards
The winners will be feted at Sunday River’s Grand Summit Hotel Ballroom on Nov. 3.
Some companies using lots of water want to be more sustainable. Few are close to their targets
Ceres released an analysis that found most of the assessed companies – including such powerhouses as Coca-Cola, General Mills, and Amazon – have set targets but aren’t close to meeting them.
Carbon removal isn’t just for corporations. Individuals are paying for it, too.
A growing number of individual buyers are popping up. That includes big-name purchasers, such as Bill Gates, who has paid millions for carbon removal services.
Auburn and Lewiston mayors have concerns over Question 3 and property taxes
The mayors of nine cities say they fear losing property taxes if Question 3 passes, despite language in the enabling legislation that should prevent that from happening.