Resident Kristin Mozes and landlord Elizabeth Dyer, who appealed the relocation of the Dunkin’ to downtown Unity, are not bringing the case to court.
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Conservation groups sue federal government over endangered right whale protections
Conservationists say the government has taken too long act on proposals to expand protections for critically endangered right whales.
U.S. budget deficit up 60.7% in first 3 months of budget year
The shortfall for the 2020 budget year, which ended Sept. 30, climbed to an all-time high of $3.1 trillion.
New York to Trump: You’re fired!
New York City will terminate Trump Organization contracts worth about $17 million a year in profits because of the president’s role in the Capitol insurrection.
Airbnb to block, cancel D.C. bookings for week of inauguration
The decision comes in response to various local, state and federal authorities asking people not to travel to the nation’s capital at that time.
The Wrap: COVID causes temporary closures, and 64 Pine St. is finally leased
Plus, foods to soothe pandemic anxieties, from doughnuts to plant-based dinners.
Grant program for businesses in Fairfield returns for third cycle
Since the Fairfield Facade Improvement & Marketing Assistance Program launched, it has distributed $67,591 in grant money to local businesses and stimulated more than $137,850 in direct investment.
Portland cannabis testing lab shut down for operating without a license
ProVerde Laboratories was cited last month for operating a marijuana business without a permit, certificate of occupancy or business license and is shut down pending a reinspection next month.
Social media crackdown continues after siege
Twitter says it’s now preventing anyone from replying to, liking or retweeting posts that violate its civic integrity policy.
New crane caps multiyear investment at Portland container terminal
Cargo volumes through the International Marine Terminal have surged as the port has added new equipment and efficiencies at the state’s sole container port.