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Auburn council forwards zone change proposals aimed at development
The Planning Board and City Council will consider at least three zoning amendments this spring.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine can require cable companies to pay refunds for canceled service, court says
The court found that Maine’s law does not constitute an unlawful state regulation of cable rates.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
CDC urges Pfizer boosters for younger teens
About 5 million children are eligible because they got their last shot at least five months ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State will use $3.5 million in federal funds to help older Mainers pay property taxes
Gov. Mills said the loans will cover annual property tax bills for some residents who are unable to pay them and are age 65 and older or are permanently disabled.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Many residents and business owners ready to mask up under Portland’s new mandate
Most Portland residents interviewed Tuesday seemed resigned to the return to mandatory masking, while some business owners said that enforcing it could be tricky.
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Toyota tops GM in U.S. sales for first time ever – but there’s a catch
General Motors says low inventory and production delays waiting on semiconductor chips – a key component in a variety of car parts – led to the dip in full-year new car sales.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Airbnb hides guest names from hosts to fight racial bias – but only for Oregon residents
The policy stems from a voluntary settlement agreement the short-term rental platform reached with three Oregon women in 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How Portland’s new indoor mask mandate will work
The mask requirement for public places takes effect Wednesday, along with an exception for businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for all who enter.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Sale of Portland’s historic Union Wharf to research institute is finalized
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute said in November that it would buy the wharf, which dates to the 18th century.