State investigators are working with the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which has been conducting a criminal investigation into Donald Trump and his company for two years.
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Gov. Mills pushing for $35 million community college workforce training investment
The proposed investment, part of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, would cover tuition and fees for 8,500 people statewide.
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White House memo sees economic strength where critics see fragility
It says ‘our economy is likely to largely heal by the end of the year’ and the administration doesn’t foresee long-term inflation.
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Air-France-KLM launches first long-haul flight with eco-fuel
The plane went from Paris to Montreal using 16% sustainable fuel.
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Divided tax committee endorses surcharge bill for high-wage earners in Maine
The Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted 6-5 Tuesday to advance a bill that would tack a 3% surcharge on taxable income over $200,000.
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Proposal to sell old Winslow Junior High School rejected again
Town officials say they will not move forward with proposal to sell old school to Kennebec Valley Community Action Program so building could be developed into affordable housing for older residents.
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Tiny bats put kibosh on CMP power line tree-cutting for 2 months
Northern long-eared bats are federally protected because their population has been decimated by so-called white-nose syndrome.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Delta passenger who struck flight attendant faces $52,500 fine
The FAA in January adopted a ‘zero-tolerance’ policy toward passengers who cause disturbances on flights.
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Franklin County commissioners to consider allowing marijuana establishments in unorganized territory
A Maine native wants to move from California to operate an adult use marijuana cultivation establishment in Freeman Township.
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That new hybrid office may not be as flexible as you hoped for
Experts are concerned the future mix of home and office work will be complicated to manage and won’t provide the flexibility employees have become accustomed to during the pandemic.