The European Commission proposed legislation that would mandate USB-C cables for charging, technology that many device makers have already adopted.
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Bar Harbor Town Council considers steep cuts in number of cruise ship passengers
Members of the town’s Cruise Ship Committee say the potential limits on visitors are too restrictive.
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Maine jobless claims hold steady as U.S. claims tick up from near a pandemic low
In Maine, initial claims remained at 700 from the prior week, while new U.S. claims rose by 16,000 to 351,000.
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A vaccine mandate for domestic flights isn’t ‘off the table’
Such a requirement has led aviation-related stakeholders to complain that the logistical hurdles would be challenging at best and a nightmare at worst.
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The computer chip shortage is getting worse, and it’s paralyzing automakers
A new wave of coronavirus infections has halted assembly lines in Southeast Asia.
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Jalapeno corn muffins? Cheesecake-stuffed apples? Hello, Lewiston’s Bakery Barn
Two friends who’d talked about plans for five years opened their bakery this summer on Lisbon Street.
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United Airlines says 97% of U.S. employees have been vaccinated
The airline said it will start termination proceedings as soon as next Tuesday against those who are unvaccinated and have not received exemptions.
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Apple, Google raise new concerns by yanking Russian app
The app, called Smart Voting, was a tool for organizing opposition to Russia President Vladimir Putin ahead of elections held last weekend.
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Company hopes to go mainstream with reusable packaging
In all, Loop says, 191 stores and restaurants worldwide will be selling products in reusable containers by the first quarter of 2022, up from just a dozen stores in Paris at the end of 2020.
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Maine home prices up 15% in August as sales volume eases
The Maine Association of Realtors’ president said last month’s numbers suggest the state’s real estate market might be stabilizing.