Jurors heard more conflicting accounts of why construction work sped up on the electricity line, which is supported by Central Maine Power and would extend 145 miles through western parts of the state.
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Right-to-repair law could mean cheaper fixes for products, legislators told
But dealers said the proposal to let consumers seek less expensive repairs for electronics, outdoor equipment and other items could expose the public to security and safety risks.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery has a new owner
Also in The Buzz: Alomakuam Gallery opens for season in Minot.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Future owner of Governor’s Restaurant talks business and staffing
Jason Clay, a longtime employee, will take over as the new owner of the restaurant group in late May.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Fox News, Dominion settle for $787 million over false election claims
The announcement averts a prolonged trial in a case that exposed how the top-rated network chased viewers by spreading false claims about the 2020 presidential election.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Nation / World, News
Everything is bigger in Texas, including Maine’s help wanted signs
Three nonprofits are collaborating on a $25,000 ad campaign in San Antonio that is meant to draw veterans and health care workers to join Maine’s workforce.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Questions remain about train derailment in northern Maine
The rail company, CPKC, has reopened the rail line, saying the derailment was caused by a track washout. But the company and the Federal Railroad Administration declined to say when the tracks near Jackman were last inspected.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Supreme Court to deliver answer in religious mailman’s case on Sunday work
Lower courts have sided with the Postal Service, which says Gerald Groff’s demand for Sundays off meant extra work for other employees and caused tension.
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Augusta City Councilors express interest in allowing recreational marijuana sales
The city has allowed the sale of medical marijuana since 2019.
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Red’s Eats opens for 85th season
Red’s Eats lobster shack in Wiscasset is holding a fundraiser for the Maine lobster industry this summer in hopes of countering federal regulations.