AUGUSTA — Maine State Credit Union, local hunger organizations and the community joined together to end hunger in Maine on April 22 at the 18th annual Maine State Credit Union FeedME 5K at Capitol Park. The event raised more than $60,000 to help 30 local organizations provide food assistance to local Mainers in need. “The […]
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Biden says Labor nominee Julie Su represents American dream
Julie Su’s nomination drew swift support from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer saying Tuesday that she would be ‘phenomenal’ in the job.
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Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
Eli Lilly said it will cut the list prices for its most commonly prescribed insulin and for another insulin by 70% or more in the 4th quarter, which starts in October.
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Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. Bean sued over a ‘waterproof’ claim
The Freeport-based retailer is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging the company falsely promoted some of its foul-weather footwear.
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Elizabeth Holmes has 2nd child as she tries to avoid prison
A March 17 hearing will determine whether she remains free during an appeals process that could take years.
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Nissan recalls over 809,000 SUVs; key defect can cut off engine
The action covers certain Rogues from the 2014-20 model years and the Rogue Sports from 2017-22.
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Wall Street closes chilling February with another dip
Many investors now see the Fed hiking its key overnight interest rate up to at least 5.25%.
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Maine delegation to fight bill that would repeal ‘pause’ in lobstering regulations
A proposal by an Arizona congressman would eliminate a six-year freeze on new fishing rules intended to protect endangered whales.
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JetBlue pilot landing in Boston averts potential collision
The close call occurred at Logan airport on Monday when the pilot of a Learjet 60 took off without clearance as a JetBlue flight was preparing to land on an intersecting runway.
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U.S. consumer confidence slips again in February
Consumers have been a pillar in the U.S. economy, not ready to slow spending even as the Federal Reserve tightens its monetary policy and signals more rate hikes ahead.