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Lawsuit accuses Hillandale Farms of gouging egg prices during pandemic
With an egg farm in Turner, Hillandale officials deny the claim and say any price increases were caused by disruptions in the market and the additional cost of maintaining egg production.
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Maine public bus services get $10.2 million federal grant
The money will be used to build a new transit center outside Acadia National Park, replace buses in Greater Portland and improve service in Bangor.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trump’s net worth has declined $300 million in the past year
The president’s net worth has been erased by 10% of his fortune since he took office, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Cable technicians fear getting COVID-19 from customers who refuse to wear masks
Cable companies haven’t mandated that customers cover up inside their homes during technicians’ visits.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Guilford company gets $51 million contract to expand production of nasal swabs
Puritan Medical Products is one of the world’s only manufacturers of nasal swabs used in COVID-19 testing.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Solar energy farm subscribers in Maine can get a break on electric bills
A Boston-based solar energy developer that’s planning to build 3 solar farms in Maine has begun a marketing campaign offering CMP customers a 15% credit.
Posted inBusiness
TikTok and its employees prepare to fight Trump over app ban
It’s unclear if the president’s executive order will make it illegal for TikTok to pay its roughly 1,500 workers in the U.S.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Trump’s suggestion to eliminate payroll tax doesn’t add up
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany walked back his comments, saying Trump meant he would seek forgiveness of employee payroll tax payments that he had already ordered deferred for the rest of the year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Anonymous donor gifts Skowhegan businesses with $70,000 worth of grants
The donation was distributed among 10 Skowhegan based businesses and organizations by the Skowhegan Economic Development Corporation.