An estimated 321,000 people now work in the legal cannabis industry in the U.S. That’s more than the number of dentists, paramedics or electrical engineers.
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Stocks end mixed on Wall Street as S&P 500 manages weekly gain
Investors have been facing similar choppiness throughout September as they try to gauge how the economy will continue its recovery.
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Delta Air Lines calls for carriers to share names of unruly passengers
So far this year, the airline says it has submitted the names of more than 600 banned passengers to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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China releases Canadians after Huawei CFO resolves U.S. charges
The deal with Meng Wanzhou calls for the Justice Department to dismiss fraud charges late next year in exchange for her accepting responsibility for misrepresenting her company’s business dealings in Iran.
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Mercy moves more facilities to Fore River site, including surgery center
The hospital is on track to move all of its functions to the new site by the end of the year.
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China says all crypto transactions illegal; Bitcoin tumbles
The People’s Bank of China is developing an electronic version of the country’s yuan for cashless transactions that can be tracked and controlled by Beijing.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
Lewiston Housing Authority moving to Lisbon Street, more Head Start classrooms moving into its old offices
• An investment buy on Lisbon Street.
• Tri-county home sales stay strong.
• Maine breakfast takes the (pan)cake in national survey.
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Livermore Falls board votes to consider adult use marijuana cultivation
Two out-of-state men requested the town allow such businesses.
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EPA rule sharply limits hydrofluorocarbons, gases used as refrigerants
The new rule is intended to decrease U.S. production and use of HFCs by 85 percent over the next 15 years, part of a global phaseout designed to slow global warming.
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Camden National Bank recognizes Chris Rugullies
CAMDEN — Camden National Bank recognized Chris Rugullies, senior vice president, commercial banking market manager at its Auburn branch, during its 2021 Employee Appreciation event. Thirteen employees were honored. Rugullies received the Community Award for embodying the true spirit of giving back.