The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved contracts Tuesday for 17 renewable power projects as part of the state’s effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption and advance climate goals.
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Run & Eat: Warm up with Mi Sen Noodle Bar
As the weather grows cooler, consider trying some of Mi Sen’s excellent – and warming – noodle soups and entrees.
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Un-fair! We miss fair fare
With Maine agricultural fairs canceled because of the pandemic, fairgoers are hankering for their fair food favorites. But there are other ways to get your fried dough fixes.
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List of Maine businesses cited for ignoring COVID-19 rules
Reasons include employees not wearing face coverings, not practicing social distancing, failure to disinfect equipment and surfaces, and failure to maintain required signs.
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Maine steps up enforcement following Millinocket-area ‘superspreader’ event
The state has issued 14 citations to businesses for noncompliance with pandemic-related guidelines since Aug. 20, compared with 2 citations beforehand.
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Closing time drags on indefinitely for many Maine bars
Bars with kitchens are operating and have been able to survive by spilling into outside space adjacent to their businesses. The coming cold weather may limit that option.
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Unum lays off 30 workers in Portland as part of larger restructuring
The insurer said it is laying off 120 workers across the company’s U.S. operations as it adapts to a shifting insurance market.
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Opponents of CMP corridor launch second referendum effort
Foes of the project, which would carry hydroelectric power from Quebec to Lewiston, are targeting the Legislature this time instead of regulators.
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Masthead Maine partners with Live + Work in Maine on job posting site
Masthead Maine is the state’s largest media group, encompassing five daily newspapers, including the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine’s continuing weekly jobless claims fall by nearly 10,000
Weekly certifications for both state and federal benefits declined sharply last week, to 56,700, after totaling roughly 66,000 the previous week.