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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Pump vs. plug: Electric vehicles can save money despite higher up-front cost
An electric car costs more up front but can be less expensive to own over time than a gasoline-powered car. Take the 2022 Hyundai Kona hatchback. The sticker price of the base model gas version is $23,100. The electric version costs $34,000 but qualifies for a $2,000 Efficiency Maine rebate and a federal tax credit […]
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Food celebrity Erin French caters to her local community
Even as her star continues to rise, the chef-owner of The Lost Kitchen remembers her roots and shares the fruits of her success with her hometown of Freedom.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Health care providers say Anthem billing problems are widespread
Maine is investigating the health insurer following complaints from medical associations about underpayment, payment delays and denied claims.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Atlantic City casino earnings surpass pre-pandemic levels
Figures released Friday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show eight of the nine casinos posted a gross operating profit last year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Judge rules for Trump Organization in New York City golf course fight
The ruling says the former president’s company can continue running a public golf course in the Bronx.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Wall Street falls to first down week in four on rate worries
Stocks have slumped as the Federal Reserve swings more aggressively toward fighting inflation by raising short-term interest rates.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Food prices soar to record levels on Ukraine war disruptions
The United Nations says the situation is threatening millions of people in Africa, the Middle East and elsewhere with hunger and malnourishment.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Aroma Joe’s coffee and sandwich shop to open on Bay Street in Winslow
The business will open sometime in July or August and will replace a Dunkin’ Donuts that closed in 2016 and moved into a new location farther down Bay Street.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
SpaceX launches 3 visitors to space station for $55 million each
Three rich businessmen and their astronaut escort will stay at the International Space Station for more than a week.