The agreement will need to be ratified by the European Parliament.
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Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Major rail safety technology installed before deadline
Federal regulators say the industry has put an automatic braking system on nearly 58,000 miles of track where it is required.
U.S. stocks fall as investors turn cautious
The market’s pullback follows a strong, record-shattering run on Wall Street in recent weeks.
Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies
An army of children are toiling in Indonesia and Malaysia, the main suppliers of the world’s most consumed vegetable oil.
Brexit ends Britons’ right to live and work in EU
On Jan. 1, Britain embarks on its new, more distant relationship with the EU after nearly five decades of closer economic, cultural and social integration.
Boeing Max returns to U.S. skies with 1st passenger flight
The company has lost billions during the grounding because it has been unable to deliver new planes to airline customers.
Stimulus checks are coming. How much will you get and when?
You’re likely to see the money quickly if the Internal Revenue Service has your direct deposit information on file.
State rejects Sunday River Brewing Co.’s appeal of license loss
The Bethel restaurant and bar had hoped a hearing officer would reverse a decision by state officials against renewing the business’ eating and catering license.
Sappi receives sustainability award for money-saving environmental project at Somerset Mill
The company was named a recipient of the Leadership in Sustainability — Water Award from the American Forest & Paper Association for a project at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan.
Tyson boss fired for COVID betting pool says it was a ‘morale boost’
More than 1,000 workers at the Iowa pork plant tested positive for the virus, which killed at least six.