The carrier says it will temporarily reduce its schedule as it copes with higher numbers of cases in its ranks.
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Maine PUC staff recommends lifting CMP’s penalty for poor service
The Public Utilities Commission hasn’t set a date to consider the recommendation and is still receiving information in the case.
Maine might permanently let restaurants sell to-go alcohol
The businesses have been able to sell alcohol through takeout and delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic if it’s accompanied by a food order.
Legislative committee endorses Gov. Mills’ nominee for public advocate
Longtime utility lawyer William Harwood’s nomination now goes to the Maine Senate for a likely confirmation.
Former Martel school redevelopment inches closer to reality
Key financing for the planned 44-unit senior housing project has been secured.
Options for redeveloping Lisbon mill site to be presented Wednesday
The Chesapeake Group will outline four possibilities to the Lisbon Development Committee and others.
Has Fed waited too long to fight inflation?
On Wednesday, the government is expected to report that consumer prices jumped 7.1 percent over the past 12 months, which would be the steepest such increase in decades.
Omicron surge exacerbates challenges in the workplace
The infectious variant has forced employers to shut their doors temporarily, sent students back to remote education and limited critical social and public safety services.
Looking to add dozens of new jobs, Auburn’s Tambrands raises starting wages by $6 an hour
It’s an all-Auburn Buzz:
• A new beauty department for Kohl’s; fire damage repairs for Walgreens
• Startup Auburn application deadline moved to Jan. 31
• And where’s the new Aroma Joe’s going?
Solar industry, CMP reach settlement over connection delays
The agreement would require CMP to spend $700,000 in shareholders’ money to help speed grid connections.