The proposal, if adopted, would shroud in secrecy customs data on ocean-going freight responsible for about half of the $2.7 trillion in goods entering the U.S. every year.
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Up to 20 arrested after striking truckers block Massachusetts food plant exits
Sysco, which has distribution facilities across the country, supplies food to schools, hospitals, nursing homes and restaurants.
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Kanye West to buy conservative social media platform Parler
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is offering to buy right-wing friendly social network Parler shortly after he was blocked from posting on Twitter and Instagram for antisemitic posts
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Small businesses brace for cautious holiday shoppers
This year, small businesses are bracing for a more muted season, as some Americans spend more cautiously.
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Pricey, imported natural gas will drive Maine’s electricity habit this winter
While the U.S. exports natural gas at record levels, New England will have to import it, in liquid form. That dependence could cost a typical Maine household an extra $22 a month in electricity.
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In France, gas crisis frays nerves, workers’ resilience
Motorists sometime line up for hours to refuel – not always successfully.
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As electric car production falls short, flippers step up
The years-long wait for some new electric vehicles is creating a reselling frenzy.
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Musk has a ‘super app’ plan for Twitter. It’s super vague.
For months, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has expressed interest in creating his own version of China’s WeChat – a ‘super app’ that does video chats, messaging, streaming and payments – for the rest of the world.
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L. Tardif Jeweler to close after 87 years in downtown Waterville
The family business at 62 Main St., a downtown fixture since opening in 1935, is expected to end its run by year’s end.
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Summit Utilities Inc. named 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine
Summit Utilities Inc., parent company of Summit Natural Gas of Maine, was recently named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine in the Large Employer Category. This marks the fourth consecutive year for this outstanding achievement. “We are honored to be recognized for fostering a culture and work environment that is collaborative […]