Monday’s announcement also included additional charges against Sam Randazzo, former chair of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, who is accused of accepting bribes in return for regulatory favors.
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Recession risks are fading, economists say, but political tensions threaten economy
Just a quarter of business economists and analysts expect the United States to fall into recession this year.
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$6.5 million awarded to 6 Maine businesses for electric grid updates
The money comes from the state’s share of nearly $1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds, 75% of which has been spent or committed since 2021.
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Brands prune their offerings to focus on best sellers, leaving fewer choices
Studies show that fewer choices, not lots of variety, actually encourage shoppers to buy more.
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Hannaford supermarket in Gardiner set to reopen in early April
The Gardiner Hannaford at 40 Main Ave. experienced its worst flooding damage in nearly 40 years during the Dec. 18 storm, which flooded most of downtown Gardiner and downtown Hallowell.
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Bill to encourage mobile homes in Maine advances through Legislature
State Rep. Cheryl Golek, who represents Harpswell and part of Brunswick, proposed a bill that would allow mobile homes on single-family lots.
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Waterville Planning Board to consider 89-room hotel, solar ordinance revisions
The board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
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January storms leave many working waterfronts in Maine adrift
Back-to-back natural disasters caused significant damage to Maine’s coastal infrastructure, leaving some wharf owners to wonder what it will take to rebuild and how they’ll pay for it.
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Swish Indoor Golf opens at Hathaway Creative Center
The simulator is designed to welcome golfers of all skill levels and offer a golf experience paired with food and beverage options.
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Maine State Credit Union to open operations center in Farmingdale
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