Across the country, at least 45 states are allowing overnight camps to open, compared to 39 states last summer, according to the American Camp Association.
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As tax deadlines approach, Maine accountants calculate uncertainties
State and federal guidelines concerning treatment of forgiven pandemic relief loans and unemployment income still need clarification, prompting tax preparers to delay filing.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Navy takes ownership of latest Bath-built destroyer
The $1 billion future USS Daniel Inouye, constructed at Bath Iron Works, will head to its home port in Hawaii in several months.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Bath’s first recreational marijuana store hopes to open this month
The Bath planning board granted the store a conditional certificate of occupancy last week.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Frontier Airlines to offer spring flights between Portland and Tampa
The budget airline will offer a month of direct flights to the popular Florida destination three days a week starting in April.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Labor department restarts coaching program for jobless Mainers
Some people collecting unemployment benefits will get one-on-one help from career specialists to get back to work.
Posted inBusiness
Tesla plugging secret mega-battery into Texas grid
The utility-scale battery outside Houston will connect to the same grid that faltered in February’s freeze.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Yellen plays down inflation fears, pushes for relief bill
The treasury secretary also said the legislation will help the U.S. return to ‘full employment’ by 2022.
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Gas prices soar in northern New England after production cut
Oil-producing countries extended their oil production cuts for another month, even as global demand ticks back up.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England
First U.S. commercial offshore wind project nears approval in Massachusetts
Vineyard Wind would include dozens of turbines and produce enough power for more than 400,000 homes.