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Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Owners of Auburn-based Strainrite Companies acquire Belfast Bay Brewing

by Christopher Wheelock June 21, 2023June 22, 2023

Lobster Ale’s future as Maine craft brew legacy ensured with purchase of one of state’s original craft breweries.

Business, Nation / World, News

Railroads must alert first responders within 10 miles of derailed cargo train under new rule

by JOSH FUNK Associated Press June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

The rule would force all railroads to send out information to all nearby emergency services anytime there is a derailment or hazardous chemical release, instead of expecting arriving firefighters to look up the details on an app.

Business, News

FTC accuses Amazon of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent, making it hard to cancel

by HALELUYA HADERO Associated Press June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

The regulatory agency accused the retailer of using deceptive designs, known as ‘dark patterns,’ to deceive consumers into enrolling in the program.

Business, Noteworthy

Lewiston advertising firm earns several awards

June 20, 2023

LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising recently received recognition for its work across several industries, as well as internal practices. The agency was honored by the Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards, Hermes Creative Awards, Maine Public Relations Council Golden Arrows and the Maine Public Health Association. The Maine Ad + Design Broderson Awards recognize Maine agencies […]

Business, Nation / World

Restaurant used fake priest to hear workers’ confessions

by Shera Avi-Yonah The Washington Post June 19, 2023June 20, 2023

Labor Department investigators found that the purported priest asked work-related questions at a Sacramento-area taqueria chain, including whether employees had stolen from the owner.

Business, Maine, News

Pratt & Whitney to ramp up jet engine program, potentially adding hundreds of jobs in North Berwick

by Kelley Bouchard June 19, 2023June 20, 2023

The company is more than doubling the size of its upgrade team in preparation to redesign the F-135 engine.

Business, Nation / World, Politics

Who gets a break? Clashing ideas on tax relief teed up for 2024 campaign

by JOSH BOAK Associated Press June 19, 2023June 20, 2023

Democrats say the latest Republican plan would largely favor companies and better-off households while the GOP argues the proposed bill ‘is for working class families.’