Production of the big, two-aisle jet has been marred by several problems.
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Major test of first possible Lyme vaccine in 20 years begins
While a vaccine for dogs has long been available, the only Lyme vaccine for humans was pulled off the U.S. market in 2002 from lack of demand.
CMCC includes welding in free training program
Funding is from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan.
Demand for grocery delivery cools as food costs rise
Grocery delivery saw tremendous growth during the first year of the pandemic.
Arkansas court asked to put recreational cannabis measure on ballot
A state panel rejected the ballot question even though it had enough signatures to qualify.
Maine’s cannabis producers see high costs of lighting up
The industry, pinched by high energy costs and low wholesale prices, seeks out cheaper grow-lamp options.
Antitrust trial puts book publishing industry in the dock
The U.S is trying to show that the merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster will lead to less competition for bestselling authors, lowering their advances and reducing the number of books.
Central Maine business briefs: Northern Light Inland Hospital names Tim Lecrone as director of Practices
People & Places: UScellular donates $30,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Waterville
Democrats change some tax provisions as they ready economic bill
The overall measure raises over $700 billion in revenue, including more robust IRS tax collections.
Stocks fall mostly lower as jobs data suggests Fed hikes not over
Technology and other high-growth companies once again take the brunt of the selling.