In the corner of Britain known as the Garden of England, Brexit is literally taking concrete form.
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Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Microsoft attempts takedown of global criminal botnet
The major cybercrime digital network uses more than 1 million zombie computers to loot bank accounts and spread ransomware.
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Trump immigration restrictions expected to impact economy for a long time
Two new rules are expected to make it significantly harder for tech firms to bring on workers from abroad under the so-called H-1B visa program.
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British court issues ruling favorable to Wex in UK lawsuit
The Portland-based company wants out of a $1.7 billion deal to buy 2 British firms, citing the negative effects the coronavirus pandemic has had on their value.
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Puritan, Cianbro to build second COVID-19 swab factory in Pittsfield
About 200 jobs will be created as a result of $51.2 million in CARES Act funding that will enable Puritan Medical Products of Guilford to develop a second facility in Pittsfield, expanding production of medical-testing swabs.
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Facebook bans posts that deny or distort the Holocaust
Facebook says it will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
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Maine Grains finds ways to thrive, even during pandemic
Housed at the former Somerset County Jail at 42 Court St., the venture has hired its first full-time, in-house baker, allowing The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains to expand its cafe offerings.
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Maine Grains finds ways to thrive, even during pandemic
Housed at the former Somerset County Jail at 42 Court St., the venture has hired its first full-time, in-house baker, allowing The Miller’s Table at Maine Grains to expand its cafe offerings.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Lack of support stalls Maine lawmaker’s push for consumer-owned power
A bill to replace privately owned electric utilities with a power authority run by an elected board was neutered at the last minute by its sponsor, Democratic Rep. Seth Berry. But Berry and other advocates aren’t giving up.
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Central Maine business briefs: Red Cross Northern New England Region welcomes new CEO
Stephanie Couturier brings 14 years of direct nonprofit, community relations, fundraising and event planning experience to the role.