The holiday shopping season — for Mega Millions lottery ticket buyers, at least — is ramping up as officials say the estimated jackpot for Tuesday night’s drawing has surpassed half a billion dollars.
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DOT to probe Southwest cancellations that stranded flyers
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will look into flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines that have left travelers stranded at airports across the country amid an intense winter storm that has killed dozens of people
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
A big day, a small budget – but no Elvises at this Kittery wedding chapel
The average cost of a wedding in Maine is more than $29,000, but a new wedding chapel in the Kittery Outlets caters to couples who are looking for a deal.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Uncategorized
The only commercial airline based in Maine appears to be grounded
Elite Airways, whose headquarters are in Portland, has canceled much of its service and the company isn’t saying if operations will resume.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin
Working: Need a hand on the farm? Try Rent-a-farmers
Maine couple contracts themselves out for short to mid-term projects.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
As other states modernize, Maine car safety inspection lags behind
Maine is the last state in New England without a digital system to track car safety inspections.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Tree chic: Christmas tradition keeps branching out
While many homes have Christmas trees on display, no two are quite the same.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
With bill’s passage, lobster industry welcomes 6-year break from new regulations
The omnibus spending legislation includes a rider that freezes new federal regulation of lobstering practices. President Biden is expected to sign the bill into law.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Uncategorized
Elon Musk tells investors he’ll pause on Tesla stock sales
A significant portion of the proceeds from selling his Tesla stock has gone to help fund his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, which has been marked by chaos since he took over.
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Owners of Knox County contracting business must pay customers $744,000, judge rules
Bankruptcy liens against Malcolm and Elizabeth Stewart and their failed company were recently filed, and a criminal case against Malcom Stewart continues.