The college has added ‘& Design’ to its name, to show that its programs go beyond the arts, and that 60% of MECA&D’s students are pursuing design careers.
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Posted inBusiness, Sports
Fiesta Bowl, Caesars announce sports betting partnership
It’s the first partnership between a college bowl game and a company that specializes in sports betting.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Five dead, 2 missing in fire on Mexican Gulf oil platform
Th shutdown of 125 wells will cost PeMex about $25 million per day in lost income.
Posted inBusiness
Stocks rise broadly, pushing Nasdaq to all-time high
The S&P 500 regains the ground it lost last week and closes just shy of another record.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Pop-up restaurants may stick around as COVID sees resurgence
They are cheaper to operate and still allow owners and employees to make a living.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Home sales in Maine dipped slightly in July, but prices kept rising
Despite a decline of about 5%, home sales were still above July 2019 figures.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
PAC opposing CMP power line project is fined $2,500 for late filing
Mainers for Local Power failed to notify its contributors they were required to file a report to the Maine Ethics Commission once they donated more than $100,000 to the PAC’s cause.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Colorado marijuana entrepreneurs fuel ‘green rush’ in Oklahoma
Contrary to most other highly regulated markets, Oklahoma has no limit on the number of grows or dispensaries the state can handle and land is affordable and plentiful. “It’s the Wild West of weed,” said one entrepreneur.
Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report, Nation & World
New Jersey regulators approve rules for recreational cannabis market
With a heavy focus on equity and encouraging small businesses, the state will soon begin accepting applications. A date for when sales could begin has not yet been set.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Longtime housing advocate named to new post advising Mills administration
Greg Payne will lead housing policy initiatives as Maine addresses a need for 20,000 affordable housing units amid rising rents and real estate prices.