In California alone, state officials say the fraud totaled at least $11 billion and likely much more.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine lawmaker proposes more flexible review of cannabis-related advertising
The bill from Rep. Colleen Madigan, D-Waterville, would strengthen the appeal process for businesses found in violation of marijuana marketing rules, including rules meant to prevent targeting ads to minors.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston and Auburn at odds again with new complaint over city water rates
Auburn customers want to see cost-sharing based on water usage, not the 50/50 split that the cities currently share.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
Massachusetts man sues Market Basket over its coffee
The lawsuit claims the supermarket’s store brand coffee doesn’t yield nearly as many cups as it promises.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
DuBois Realty Group donates to Dempsey Center
AUBURN — The DuBois Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty recently presented the Dempsey Center with a $2,550 donation as part of its Give Where You Live campaign. The Dempsey Center, with locations in South Portland and Lewiston, as well as the virtual Dempsey Connects, helps individuals and families maintain physical and emotional wellness as […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Schooner Estates earns Caring.com award
AUBURN — Schooner Estates Senior Living Community has been selected as a “Caring Super Star of 2021” by Caring.com for service excellence in senior living. Because its community earned the Caring Star award for 2021 and the two years prior, it is honored in an elite group of winners called Super Stars. Schooner Estates largely […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce elects new members to board
RANGELEY — The Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Jan. 27 via Zoom and announced election results. Joanne Dunlap, who served on the executive board as president in 2020, was reelected to a one-year term as chamber president. Margie Jamison, Linda Dexter and Ken McDavitt, who all served on the executive board […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Romney unveils plan to provide $3,000 per child, giving bipartisan support to President Biden’s effort
The emergence of Romney’s child benefits plan could give the White House an opportunity to incorporate policies with bipartisan support into its relief package.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World
McKinsey agrees to pay nearly $600 million for its role in opioid crisis
The payments are earmarked for abating the raging overdose and addiction crisis that has deepened during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Religion & Values
Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed taxpayer aid
As the pandemic began to unfold, scores of Catholic dioceses across the U.S. received aid through the Paycheck Protection Program while sitting on well over $10 billion in cash.