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Business, Nation / World, News

TSA confiscated more than 6,500 guns from passengers last year

by David Matthews New York Daily News (Tribune News Service) January 17, 2023January 18, 2023

The number of firearms found at New England airports rose from 40 in 2021 to 46 last year.

Business, Maine, News

Vehicle right-to-repair question in Maine may be decided at the polls

by Hannah LaClaire January 17, 2023January 18, 2023

The Maine Right to Repair Coalition said it has collected enough signatures for a referendum that might open certain types of vehicle diagnostic data to independent auto service shops.

Business, Maine, News

Wine sales employees suing Nappi Distributors, alleging unequal pay, hostile work environment

by Emily Allen January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

At least one complaint against the Gorham company is allowed to proceed to trial, with jury selection scheduled for Feb. 6.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

Maine’s first-time homebuyers can’t get a foot in the door

by Hannah LaClaire January 15, 2023January 14, 2023

The competitive market is boxing out newcomers at a time when Maine needs more young residents than ever to fill job openings.

Business, Franklin

Estonian partner of Livermore Falls chaga farmers visits Maine

by Christopher Wheelock January 14, 2023

CEO of Chaga OÜ visits Just Niks Mycosilva owners in Livermore Falls to discuss benefits and potential of farming mushroom products in Maine.

Business, Nation / World, News

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells Congress U.S. expected to hit debt limit Thursday

by FATIMA HUSSEIN Associated Press January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

Yellen said while Treasury can’t estimate how long the extraordinary measures will allow the U.S. to continue to pay the government’s obligations.

Business, Nation / World, News

Trump Organization sentenced to pay $1.6 million penalty in tax fraud case

by Molly Crane-Newman Tribune News Service January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office described egregious and deliberate long-term conduct that benefited both former president Donald Trump’s namesake company and the executives involved in the cheating.