Several companies have retired racial imagery from their packaging in recent months.
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Maine provides another $10 million to rent relief program
The new funding will allow renters to apply for assistance from the Maine Housing Authority through the end of September, and it will be the final allocation unless more federal funding becomes available.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
California to stop sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
The proposed rule would not ban people from owning gas-powered cars or selling them on the used car market.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Spectrum owes over $142,000 to southern Maine towns, audit alleges
The cable internet and TV provider underpaid fees to 9 Cumberland County towns in 2017 and 2018, according to an audit commissioned by the municipalities.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: A new bakery in Brunswick, a new Holy Donut in Auburn
Salt Pine Social closes, and Anoche wants your spare apples.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine home prices up 17% as sales to out-of-state buyers increase
Tight inventory and historically low interest rates continued to push Maine home prices upward in August.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine emergency grant program extended to more businesses
Companies with up to 250 workers are among those now eligible for $95 million in grants to sustain local economies through the downturn.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Solar wins big in project selection to advance Maine’s clean energy goals
The Maine Public Utilities Commission approved contracts Tuesday for 17 renewable power projects as part of the state’s effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption and advance climate goals.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Feds again deny request for money to pay for Portland Harbor dredging
Harbor interests have been seeking federal money to help pay for dredging around the piers and wharves for 3 decades.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Aroostook County declared a drought disaster area
Farmers in 4 contiguous counties may also qualify for federal emergency loans following the declaration Monday.