Mills has joined New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and Vermont Gov. Phil Scott in asking for the 10% tariff to be lifted, saying it hurts businesses and consumers.
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UPS says it plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers
UPS said Wednesday that it expects a record peak season.
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The Wrap: New restaurants and new seasonal drinks for fall
A new Mexican restaurant is coming to Biddeford, and a new tavern prepares to open in the Old Port.
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GM to make electric vehicle, supply batteries for Nikola
The $2 billion deal is the second major partnership announced by GM this month
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Tech’s sudden sell-off continues; Nasdaq sinks 10% in 3 days
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 632.42 points, or 2.2 percent, to 27,500.89.
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Judge hears arguments to dismiss class-action lawsuit against CMP
The plaintiffs argue that Central Maine Power owes customers as much as $200 million in damages for overcharging them after the launch of a new billing and metering system.
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Maine approves adult-use cannabis stores in South Portland, Northport
The approvals were among 6 recreational cannabis licenses the state awarded Tuesday for retailers, growers and testing labs, but consumer sales won’t begin until Oct. 9.
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Census Bureau stops laying off workers after court order
However, the bureau will still terminate workers because of performance concerns.
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McConnell says Senate to vote on ‘targeted’ virus aid package
Some Republican senators with close reelection races are anxious to respond further to the pandemic, but Democrats are insisting on more sweeping relief.
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Organizers, IOC adamant that postponed Tokyo Olympics will take place next year
Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said last week that the games could go ahead without a vaccine.