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Mills ‘reluctantly’ vetoes bill to improve pay, conditions for Maine farmworkers

by Kelley Bouchard July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

The governor pledges to reestablish a stakeholder group with the goal of arriving at ‘a shared understanding of how to implement a minimum wage bill for farmworkers.’

Business

From compensating travelers to the pilot retirement age, Congress takes up aviation bill

by DAVID KOENIG Associated Press July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

The House is expected to vote this week on a bill that emerged from the transportation committee with bipartisan support.

Business

Americans bump up spending in June as inflation eases in a strong job market

by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, PAUL WISEMAN and DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press July 18, 2023July 19, 2023

Shoppers increased spending at electronic stores and online, but pulled back in grocery stores and gas stations.

Business, Nation & World

Top U.S. firms supplied equipment to keep Russian oil flowing after Ukraine invasion

by ED DAVEY Associated Press July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

Customs data show Russia imported 3,279 items from SLB in the year after the invasion, valued at almost $60 million.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Kennebec County officials reaffirm support for Waterville affordable housing development

by Jessica Lowell July 18, 2023July 19, 2023

Waterville area officials have been contacting the three Kennebec County commissioners to urge their continued support for the redevelopment of the Lockwood-Duchess Mill that has been delayed.