The department store did not immediately say how many customer accounts were affected; a spokesperson said it was a small portion of clients.
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South Korean official lays groundwork for business collaboration in central Maine
Local business development leaders tout the advantages of expanding businesses in central Maine over the Boston area, where the Republic of Korea has established its biohealth, future-car, non-memory chip, robotics and technology industries.
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Thomas College’s weekend of innovation in Waterville may lead some to $25,000
Friday’s program began with a presentation from Rodrigo Meirelles, who’s paving the way for Saturday’s pitch competition.
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Second Maine lobstering group rejects state’s plan for protecting whales
The state’s biggest lobster trade group says the concessions sought by the state are out of proportion with the risk the industry poses to endangered right whales.
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Goodbye herring, hello squid: Fishermen’s catch likely to change in warming Gulf of Maine
Maine fishermen will have to optimize their gear and travel farther to catch warmer-water species by mid-century, research shows.
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Steel import tariffs have done little to revitalize U.S. steel industry
After a brief boost when the tariffs took effect, American steelmakers are reeling as demand drops.
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Lobster industry braces for right whale changes amid turbulent times
The state will hold industry meetings this week on its proposal to protect endangered right whales before submitting a final plan to federal fishing regulators in mid-November.
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Tariffs on European food and drink will take a bite out of holiday spreads
Local retailers and importers of European wines and cheeses are trying to buffer their customers from sticker shock, and hope that any price hikes resulting from new tariffs are temporary.
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Small business resource expo in Yarmouth
YARMOUTH — The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, along with State Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, will hold a small business resource expo 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St. in Yarmouth. The event will include representatives from state and federal agencies, such as the U.S. Small Business Administration, […]
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BIW could get another shot at multibillion-dollar Coast Guard contract
The Coast Guard plans to reopen bidding for a contract to build 21 cutters because a hurricane last year damaged the winning shipyard in Florida.