More than 60 companies have given at least $100,000 to lawmakers who supported the restrictions.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Southwest to offer daily flights between Portland and Chicago this summer
The new, nonstop flights from the Portland International Jetport to Chicago Midway International Airport will start in early June, the airline said.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Supreme Court dismisses case over Trump and Twitter critics
The court said there was nothing left to the case after Trump was permanently suspended from Twitter and left office.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
For Oakland man, trapping beaver a lifelong avocation
Caleb Jones, 28, sets traps in large waterways all over Kennebec County, and helps remove beavers from people’s property, where the rodents chew through trees.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine employers navigate complexities of office reopening
Companies would like to start bringing more workers back to the office, but the process is fraught with legal, ethical and health concerns.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, Politics
More films could be made in Maine under new proposal
Promoters of a bill now before the Legislature say the state needs to offer more financial incentives aimed at attracting a steady stream of moderately priced movie and TV productions to compete with other states and create jobs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine cod fishery posted smallest catch in history in 2020
The 2020 fishery brought more than 20,000 pounds less fish to the docks than 2017, which previously was the least productive year.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation donates to groups in Lewiston, Rumford, Bethel
BANGOR — The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation recently donated to several area nonprofits through two rounds of giving. As part of its 2021 Community Matters More program, which received thousands of votes from the public, it donated $5,000 to Tree Street Youth, $3,000 to Museum L-A, and $1,000 to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, all […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston Job Corps offering job training
LEWISTON — Job Corps is enrolling youth 16 to 24 years old who are interested in learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, health care, electrical and culinary arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options are available. Earn high school diploma/high school equivalency and driver’s license at the same […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal judge won’t dismiss ‘smart meter’ lawsuit against CMP
The decision means a discrimination case will continue over Central Maine Power’s opt-out fees for customers opposed to so-called smart meters.