Shares of Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. tumbled on the news.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine will be allowed to make its case in federal lawsuit over lobstering restrictions
Gov. Janet Mills’ office said Thursday that it sought to intervene in the lawsuit to stand up for Maine’s lobstermen and women.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Mortgage rates tick up but remain low in final days of 2021
Many economists expect rates to rise next year after the Fed announced that it would begin dialing back its monthly bond purchases.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
For states like Maine with cold winters: More aid but also rising costs
In Maine, people in need of aid will have access to an extra $55 million this year because of the funding boost.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland restaurateurs are divided over proposed vaccine mandate for indoor dining
Opinions vary widely, with some strongly in support, some strongly against, and others skeptical or ambivalent.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Photo album: Apartments open at former synagogue in Auburn
The units range in price from $1,850 to $3,175 per month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine commission issues recommendations to boost affordable housing
The legislative commission created to address Maine’s housing crunch is suggesting relaxed zoning and denser housing projects.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland restaurants launch petition asking city for indoor vaccine mandate
The City Council is expected to meet next week to discuss whether to repeal a state of emergency and implement an indoor mask mandate.
Posted inBusiness, Coastal Journal, Maine, News
Midcoast stores report soaring sales during holiday shopping season
Many Midcoast store owners said they suspect supply chain delays affecting national retailers may have encouraged shoppers to shop locally, contributing to their boost in business.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine population grows from in-migration during pandemic
But Census Bureau officials warned against reading too much into the numbers because of changes in the way the population increase was derived.