The $3.2 billion veterinary medicine powerhouse kept operations going in Russia for four months after the invasion of Ukraine.
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Fate of Hartford vineyard to be determined by dry town’s residents
Bonaventura Vineyard hopes to sell its wine and open a small tasting room on its property.
Augusta considers new use for former Kmart building as demand for self-storage rises
A proposal to covert the former big-box store on Western Avenue into a self-storage facility has prompted conversations about how to reuse large, empty retail spaces.
April home sales fell 21% in Maine, but prices went through the roof
The limited selection of homes on the market last month sold for 25% more than in April 2021.
Brunswick vapers look elsewhere
Vape stores in other cities already are seeing more Brunswick customers in the weeks before Brunswick’s flavored tobacco and nicotine ban goes into effect.
Maine unemployment drops as total jobs nearly reach pre-pandemic level
Maine employers added about 3,400 jobs a month since January, driving the unemployment rate to its lowest point in two years.
Commentary: Forcing companies to diversify their boards works
A California law mandating board members from underrepresented groups was a success before a judge declared it unconstitutional.
Health care providers say Anthem billing problems are widespread
Maine is investigating the health insurer following complaints from medical associations about underpayment, payment delays and denied claims.
Fed signals it will take more aggressive steps to fight inflation
Higher rates from the Fed will increase borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and corporate loans.
Commentary: Blame greed for rising cost of consumer goods
Corporate executives are exploiting crises to make record profits and line their pockets.