Claims for state benefits totaled about 3,000 for the second consecutive week, which officials say is the result of seasonal layoffs.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Judge rejects bid to keep CMP from starting work on transmission corridor
CMP says construction of the 145-mile corridor will likely begin sometime in January.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
U.S. negotiating purchase of more of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine
Pfizer was not closely involved with Operation Warp Speed, preferring to retain control over its own development and manufacturing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Working remotely, state workers drive a million fewer miles each week
While the reduction is small relative to total miles driven in Maine each day, it highlights the potential climate benefits of remote work.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Chipotle opens on Center Street in Auburn
Customers can walk in or “Chipotlane” it for burritos, bowls and guac.
Posted inBusiness
Retail sales fell 1.1% in November, biggest drop in 7 months
Retail sales fell 1.1% in November, the biggest drop in seven months, a sign that Americans held back on spending during the start of the holiday shopping season
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
A new buffet is opening in Lewiston
• $7 million solar proposal in Auburn
• Business expansion on Lisbon Street
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Broadband advocates ready to award projects with bond money
Maine voters in July approved a $15 million bond for broadband expansion projects, and the first proposals are expected next month.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Local Sports, Maine
Saddleback opens slopes after 5-year closure
New owners of embattled mountain in Sandy River Plantation, near Rangeley, envision profitable future.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Explainer: How bad is the hack that targeted U.S. agencies?
Governments and major corporations worldwide are scrambling to see if they, too, were victims of a global cyberespionage campaign.