Prices in Maine were up last week, but less than a cent per gallon.
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Researchers trying to produce potato resistant to climate change
Maine is coming off a banner potato crop, but UMaine researchers fear a more heat-tolerant variety is needed.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
‘Encanto’ tops ‘House of Gucci’ at box office
The animated film takes in $40.3 million in the U.S. over the extended holiday weekend.
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Restaurant and tavern to launch next month in Fairfield
Kent and Morgan Eliassen say they were undeterred by the COVID-19 pandemic and a persistent labor shortage when deciding to open the River Jack Tavern at 230 Main St.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Dairy’s unlikely new champion is a centuries-old Indian cheese
An under-the-radar cheese that’s been around since the 1500s is making inroads in the U.S. Americans may know paneer, a staple of Indian menus, as the central ingredient in saag paneer.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
East Coast herring fishery will be shut down until 2022
The East Coast herring fishing industry will be almost completely shut down for the rest of the year
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Supply chain no big deal on Small Business Saturday
Central Maine shop owners say more people seem to be shopping locally.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World
Shippers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Merck COVID pill effective, but experts will review safety, FDA says
Government scientists said their review identified several potential risks, including possible toxicity to developing fetuses.
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Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points
Fearful of more lockdowns and travel bans, investors moved money into companies that largely benefited from previous waves.