Judge Michael Duddy said he will decide within the next two days whether to grant an injunction to keep Maine’s law banning the project from taking effect.
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Waterville downtown restaurant closed for numerous health violations, state report says
Cancun Mexican Restaurant must immediately address violations found by a state health inspector, according to a report dated Dec. 8.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Organic dairy farmers in Maine, Northeast offered new assistance in wake of contract cancellations
The proposal falls short of what state officials and organic agriculture groups had sought after Horizon Organic announced in August that it would not renew dairy contracts with organic dairy farms across the Northeast, including 14 in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World
Passenger rail receives historic funding as Downeaster turns 20
In Maine, municipal leaders want to see the Boston-to-Brunswick service expanded to other parts of the state, and a bill signed by the governor would study the issue.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Fed will tighten credit faster, expects to raise interest rates 3 times in the coming year
In an abrupt policy shift, the Fed announced Wednesday that it will shrink its monthly bond purchases at twice the pace it previously announced.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills nominates attorney from Yarmouth as next public advocate
William Harwood is an attorney with broad experience working on utility issues and currently serves as the senior adviser for regulatory affairs in the governor’s energy office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
New York City to fine businesses $1,000 for defying vaccine mandate
The city will also apply escalating penalties thereafter if violations persist.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Horizon Organic to extend Maine, other Northeastern milk contracts 6 months
Maine Gov. Janet Mills called the company’s offer a “modest but welcome development.”
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Worker at Kentucky candle factory says she risked discipline if she left job as storm neared
Kentucky’s governor says the state’s workplace safety agency will look into the eight deaths Friday night at Mayfield Consumer Products.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Franklin Memorial Hospital hires Dr. Dawn Elliott
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has hired Dr. Dawn Elliott as a physician at Franklin Health Women’s Care. Elliott is a full-scope OB/GYN provider specializing in high-risk pregnancy, perinatal mood disorders, family planning and infertility. She has more than 20 years of patient care experience. Elliott received her medical degree from the University of Vermont […]