The U.S. will extend its closure to all Canadians and Mexicans making nonessential trips until at least Aug. 21.
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Judge blocks Florida law, says Norwegian cruises can require proof of vaccination
The “vaccine passport” ban signed into law in May by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis appear to violate the First Amendment rights of Norwegian Cruise Lines, the judge ruled.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine Cannabis Report
Illinois sees record pot sales, with boost from Lollapalooza music festival
Thousands of out-of-state fans converged on Chicago for the four-day event, boosting sales by as much as 50 percent at nearby dispensaries.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Mainer’s affinity app to connect families, businesses to launch in mid-August
Match2Play was created by Sara Lopez, a mother of four boys who was inspired by her own struggle to find other families to connect with after moving to Maine four years ago.
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Consolidated Communications, two unions reach tentative contract deals
After earlier contracts technically expired at midnight Saturday, the sides returned to the bargaining table and reached agreements late Sunday that will be submitted to union members for ratification.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Surge in ‘COVID puppy’ adoptions overwhelms pet services in Maine
With Maine’s workforce largely going remote because of the coronavirus pandemic, many people have adopted dogs to keep them company.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
In northern Maine, forestry practices create shifting habitat for migrating songbirds
Nearly 30 years ago, a team of bird researchers came to conduct the first large-scale study of the impact of commercial forestry on bird populations. Now they’re back.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Pandemic-related inflation hits Maine auto market, especially for used cars
Used car prices jumped by 45% nationally during the 12-month period ending in June to a record average sale price of $25,000.
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Mainers dig deeper to pay for goods and services as inflation rises
Consumer prices rose by an average of 5% in the Northeast over the past year – three times the annual U.S. average over the previous decade.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
New law will give big boost to Maine’s tiny home lovers
Nationally, the tiny home industry is booming — a trend that in Maine will benefit from new legislation passed this spring.