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Hannaford outage blocks some credit card sales, to-go orders
All Hannaford locations remained open Thursday, but some were cash-only. It was not clear how many stores were impacted.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/07/hannaford-outage-blocks-credit-card-sales-to-go-orders/
Pho Appetite opens in Oakland
Pho Appetite is located at 886A Kennedy Memorial Drive in Oakland.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/06/pho-appetite-opens-in-oakland/
Stocks, bitcoin surge after Trump victory. So do worries about inflation.
U.S. financial markets have historically tended to rise regardless of which party wins the White House.
Boeing factory strike ends as workers vote to accept contract
A strike by 33,000 factory workers is coming to an end after more than seven weeks.
UMaine’s ‘Factory of the Future’ aims to tackle the housing crisis with 3D printing
Construction is underway on a 50,000-square-foot building in Orono that will house the university's massive 3D printers and train students to produce houses, boats, wind turbine molds and more.
Waterville’s Allen Insurance and Financial member receives recognition
Davenport has nearly 20 years of industry experience.
Attorneys join team at Steve Smith Trial Lawyers in Augusta
The firm announced that Walter H. Foster IV and Blair A. Jones have joined the practice.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/attorneys-join-team-at-steve-smith-trial-lawyers-in-augusta/
Oakland fiber internet expansion complete
Oakland, along with parts of Belgrade and Sidney, have joined Fidium's growing network in Maine.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/03/oakland-fiber-internet-expansion-complete/
Portland Jetport plans nearly $5 million in improvements
The money would fund upgrades to the passenger terminal building and parking garage, and the development of a new over-the-water flight path meant to reduce neighborhood noise complaints.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/02/portland-jetport-plans-nearly-5-million-in-improvements/
UMaine System receives 3 new bids for Hutchinson Center in Belfast
The university system rescinded an offer to sell the building to a church earlier this year, citing shortcomings in the initial request for proposals' criteria.
Alfonds, heirs of Dexter Shoe Co., now rank among wealthiest Americans
Scarborough resident Susan Alfond and her brothers amassed their wealth from the shoe company started by their father and bought by investor Warren Buffett.
Hiring slowed sharply in final month before election amid hurricanes, strikes
The a low unemployment rate suggests that the labor market is still fundamentally healthy, if not as robust as it was early this year.
Gas pipeline operators’ push for higher rates could spark increase in electricity costs
Besides delivering gas to homes, the pipelines also supply power plants that generate electricity, meaning the requests before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will have a ripple effect o...
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/11/01/gas-pipeline-operators-seek-higher-rates/
Maine Climate Council skips green hydrogen, for now, and leans into EVs
Maine Won't Wait 2.0, which is due out next month, is relying on getting 150,000 electric passenger vehicles on the road by 2030 to meet the state's emissions target of lowering 1990 greenhouse g...
Restaurant closure trend continues in Farmington as Uno Mas shuts down
Three Farmington food service businesses have closed so far this year. First Gifford's Ice Cream, then Mary Jane's Slice of Heaven, and now Uno Mas. What's next?
Trail projects in Skowhegan underway as part of master plan
Somerset Woods Trustees, a nonprofit land trust, is working on projects at two local preserves, while other groups are planning more projects to develop a local trail network.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/trail-projects-in-skowhegan-underway-as-part-of-master-plan/
Average rate on 30-year mortgage in U.S. rises for fifth straight week
The average rate on a 30-year home loan hasn’t been this high since Aug. 1.
Maine high court justice could be first in state to be sanctioned
Justice Catherine Connors, who participated in foreclosure cases despite having conflicts of interest, will keep her seat regardless of whether she is disciplined.
Portland restaurant owners say dining habits have changed. We asked people if it’s true.
Several people in downtown Portland say they've approached dining out differently since their lifestyles have changed and as prices rise.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/31/mainers-answer-questions-about-their-dining-out-habits/
Mass. ratepayers to pay extra $512 million for line through Maine
Three Massachusetts utilities and a transmission line developer have agreed to pass along $512 million in added costs to Massachusetts ratepayers for an electric transmission project in western M...
Hannaford recalls seafood salad for possible allergen mislabeling
Twelve-ounce packages of the salad sold from Oct. 26-29 – and with sell-by dates of Nov. 13 and 14 – may be missing the 'soy' allergen label.
U.S. economy grew at solid pace on strength of consumer spending
The latest figures reflect surprising durability just as Americans assess the state of the economy in the final stretch of the presidential race.
Two companies bid $22 million for right to develop wind energy in Gulf of Maine
The leased areas have the potential to power more than 2.3 million homes, according to Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Skowhegan development group receives $200,000 grant to help Maine Grains, others
The grant from the Henry P. Kendall Foundation is expected to help fund equipment to allow Maine Grains in Skowhegan to turn local milling, cheesemaking, seaweed, blueberry and soy byproducts int...
McDonald’s Quarter Pounder back on the menu after testing rules out beef patties as E. coli source
The Food and Drug Administration believes that slivered onions from a single supplier are the likely source of contamination, McDonald's said in a statement.
Worcester Holdings paying fines for unpermitted camps but may still have to raze them
The company, which does business as Worcester Wreath, did not believe it needed DEP permits to build 52 cabins in Columbia Falls. Now it's seeking permission after the fact.
Waterville’s Dirigo Labs wins Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The lab will receive a $150,000 cash prize.
University of Maine at Augusta appoints new members to board of visitors
The board plays an important role in guiding and supporting the university's mission of transforming student lives, according to a news release.
Fairfield’s Kennebec Valley Community College to offer lodging option for students
Systemwide, Maine's community colleges currently provide housing and lodging for more than 1,600 students, out of a total enrollment of 21,385 students
AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said, researchers say
Whisper is a popular transcription tool powered by artificial intelligence, but it has a major flaw: It is reportedly prone to making up chunks of text or even entire sentences.
8 offshore wind leases in Gulf of Maine up for auction next week
Established electricity purchasing systems, strong demand for clean energy, a supply chain being developed and strong winds are seen as advantages for the Gulf of Maine as a site for offshore win...
Maine organic farmers group formally recognizes union for its employees
Employees at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association and MOFGA Certification Services put together the union and requested recognition in September.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/25/mofga-formally-recognizes-union-for-employees/
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and prostitution charges
Prosecutors allege that for years, he and two others lured men into taking part in sex parties by dangling the promise of modeling for the clothing retailer.
Tax break sought to turn historic ‘castle of Augusta’ into boutique hotel
Developers hope to make Olde Federal Building a destination to draw people downtown.
AI being used to send some people impacted by hurricanes $1,000 cash relief payments
The organization, GiveDirectly, harnesses a Google-developed artificial intelligence tool to pinpoint areas with high concentrations of poverty and storm damage.
Maine gets $53 million to improve freight rail safety, reconnect former Millinocket mill site
The federal funding will be used to upgrade mainlines in Penobscot, Aroostook, Washington and Piscataquis counties and restore a rail service to the Great Northern Paper mill redevelopment site.
Augusta board approves height rules change for major redevelopment of former Kmart site
A $48 million redevelopment proposal could bring a hotel with a rooftop restaurant or bar, apartments or condominiums to the site off Western Avenue.
Maine Supreme Judicial Court justice violated ethical code, committee says
A judicial conduct panel is recommending that Justice Catherine Connors, a former private attorney who represented banks, be sanctioned for not recusing herself from 2 cases that upended the stat...
More cannabis recalled for yeast, mold, bacterial contamination
The expansion of a previous recall impacts preground flower of the strain 'Frozay,' plus preground flower, prerolls and blunts of the strains 'Frosted Cookies' – all produced by Nova Farms.
McDonald’s and Boar’s Head outbreaks may have you worried. Experts say the food supply is safe
Federal data shows the U.S. has made little progress toward reducing rates of foodborne illness as called for in Healthy People 2030, an effort to boost population-level health and well-being.
Intel wins court fight over EU’s historic $1.1 billion fine
The EU’s Court of Justice ruled that regulators failed to prove the U.S. company doled out illegal rebates to PC makers that agreed to buy most of their chips from Intel.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/24/intel-wins-court-fight-over-eus-historic-1-1-billion-fine/
More companies ditching junk carbon offsets
There’s been a sharp decline in sales in 2023, according to a Bloomberg Green analysis of the most recent public datasets covering 320,000 offset transactions.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/24/more-companies-ditching-junk-carbon-offsets/
Switching jobs? There’s more to do with your 401(k) than just rolling it over
Switching jobs can be a great way to increase your pay, but make sure it doesn't hurt your retirement savings.
Maine home sales, prices jumped again in September
The median home sale price in Maine last month was over $409,000 – another record.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/24/maine-home-sales-prices-jumped-again-in-september/
No end for Boeing strike as workers reject latest contract proposal
The strike has deprived the company of much-needed cash that it gets from delivering new planes to airlines.
Just-In-Time Recreation offers solace in images of Lewiston after Oct. 25 shootings
Sixteen special photos of Lewiston mounted on panels now welcome people to the Lewiston bowling alley.
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states
Infections were reported in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
PFAS-free firefighting foam coming to Portland International Jetport
The Portland Fire Department says the PFAS-free foam should be fully installed in the airport's 3 trucks by mid-November.
https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/10/22/pfas-free-firefighting-foam-coming-to-portland-jetport/
Maine attorney general warns consumers of misleading solar power ads
Solar energy customers have been advised that Maine does not require homeowners to convert to solar and that the state does not offer incentives, grants, rebates or tax credits to install home so...
Lower-priced new cars are gaining popularity, and not just for cash-poor buyers
The trend is forcing American automakers to reassess their sales and production strategies.