In an effort to fill labor gaps by those who are no longer allowed to work or have evacuated, the Agriculture Ministry has said it will extend temporary work visas and give bonuses of $500 a month.
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Hannaford donates $210,000 for Lewiston aid
The supermarket chain is directing gifts to support a ride-along mental health counselor and the families affected by last week’s mass shooting.
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Massive windfarm project to be built off Virginia coast gains key federal approval
Dominion Energy says construction should be done by late 2026.
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Sports betting in Maine will go live on Friday
The Department of Public Safety announces that rules for sports betting have been approved, and that wagers can be placed starting at 9 a.m. Friday.
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Surge in interest rates, cloudier economic picture to keep Federal Reserve on sidelines
Since March 2022, the Fed has raised its key rate from near zero to roughly 5.4% in its effort to tame inflation
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Martin’s Point renews $6 billion contract for military benefits
The 10-year contract renews services provided by the local health care organization.
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U.S. consumers keep spending despite high prices and their own gloomy outlook. Can it last?
A flow of recent data from the U.S. government has made one thing strikingly clear: A surge in consumer spending is fueling strong growth, demonstrating a resilience that has confounded economists, Federal Reserve officials and even the sour sentiments that Americans themselves have expressed in opinion polls.
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Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says
More than 2 dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops are included in the warning.
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UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votes
Members could still vote down the contracts, but it’s likely they would bring labor peace to the domestic auto industry, at least until they’d expire on April 30, 2028.
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Coffee By Design closes original location on Congress Street after 29 years
The temporary closure of the Portland coffee shop this month has become permanent.