Gov. Janet Mills had joined New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott to ask President Trump to eliminate the tariff.
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Federal Reserve to meet after sharp changes to its outlook
During the two-day meeting, the Fed will issue economic projections, which include estimates for growth.
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Northern Light Health caught up in data breach
The health care organization said it was affected when an online service provider’s information was stolen earlier this year.
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CARES Act to come to the aid of Maine’s rail line to Boston
Federal CARES Act money will pay for improvements to the passenger rail system that connects Maine to Boston
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Boston firm acquires 10 Maine community solar projects
Nexamp Inc. said it purchased the projects, each with a generating capacity of 5 megawatts, from Dimension Renewable Energy of Atlanta.
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Maine Cabin Masters meets the Maine Shack in Manchester pop-up event
Longtime friends who pursued different paths in business are coming together Wednesday in Manchester at a popup event that brings together the Maine Cabin Masters with The Maine Shack, a Denver restaurant.
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Maine utilities get go-ahead to resume some disconnections in Nov.
Gas and electric utilities still will be subject to winter disconnection rules that essentially prohibit shutoffs until April 15.
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Lowe’s offers small businesses the ‘Shark Tank’ treatment
Lowe’s is putting an emphasis on businesses run by the disabled, people of color and people in the LGBT community.
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Mainers seeking internet upgrade tell stories of poor service to highlight feds’ mistakes
The Federal Communications Commission’s map of Maine showing various levels of broadband access grossly overstates the quality of service. That’s especially a problem in a pandemic.
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Tasting room operators fear state rules will leave them out in the cold
Most made it through the summer while being restricted to outdoor service, but some say they can’t survive Maine’s colder months unless the state changes its coronavirus rules.