Sales of new homes jumped again last month, rising 13.9% as the housing market continues to gain traction following a spring downturn caused by pandemic-related lockdowns.
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Lobster industry cheers trade deal that would lift EU tariffs
Maine lobster dealers predict an immediate boost in European sales, which will grow when air travel and restaurants bounce back from the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine postal workers take issue with postmaster general’s testimony
Workers blame Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s changes to the Postal Service for delivery delays, and say they are prepared to deliver a surge of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
To-go drinks an elixir for public, a lifeline for business
U.S. liquor laws are a confusing jumble and carryout cocktail regulations deepen that confusion.
Posted inBusiness
Thousands allowed to bypass environmental rules in pandemic
The Trump administration paved the way for the reduced monitoring March 26 after being pressured by the oil and gas industry.
Posted inBusiness
EPA approves spraying COVID-killing disinfectant on American Airlines jets
SurfaceWise2 is made by Dallas-based Allied Bioscience.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Hannaford rolls out same-day home delivery in Maine
The service, through a partnership with Instacart, offers grocery delivery from about two-thirds of the chain’s stores in the state.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
New York attorney general investigating whether Trump inflated assets for loans
Letitia James is seeking to compel Eric Trump’s testimony.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Postal chief defends changes, denies ‘sabotaging’ election
Acknowledging an expected surge in mail-in ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic, Louis DeJoy said voters should mail back their ballots at least 7 days before the election.