Many tree farms sold out days or even weeks before Christmas last year, and they are predicting the same phenomenon this year.
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Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?
A coronavirus variant recently identified in southern Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.
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Florist shop to move to new location on Main Street in Waterville
The Robin’s Nest will open in February in a building at 173 Main St. that’s owned by Colby College.
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Black Friday draws smaller crowds in Augusta, leaving only the dedicated shoppers in line
Lines were much smaller this year in comparison to years past, but people who chose to stand in line continued their Black Friday traditions.
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Stocks sink on news of new COVID variant, and Dow drops by 905 points
The S&P 500 index dropped 106.84 points, or 2.3%, in the worst day for Wall Street’s benchmark index since February.
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Stores kick off Black Friday but pandemic woes linger
Retailers are expected to usher in the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season Friday with bigger crowds than last year.
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After license suspension, power line’s future hangs on pending court challenges
The New England Clean Energy Connect will argue for an injunction just days before a voter-approved law to ban the project is set to take effect Dec. 19.
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Russia: Death toll in Siberian coal mine blast raised to 52
Another 239 people were rescued after a methane gas explosion and fire filled the mine with toxic fumes Thursday.
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Holiday season moves into high gear but challenges remain
Shoppers buoyed by solid hiring, healthy pay gains and substantial savings are returning to stores and splurging on all types of items
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NECEC is halting payments while work on Maine energy corridor is suspended
The developers of a 145-mile transmission line through the state agreed to suspend work but said that also means payments for benefits will be held back.