Maine arts organizations waited months for a federal grant program. Instead it’s a ‘total disaster’.
“We apply for grants all the time, I’ve never seen anything like this.”
Coronavirus’ impact on Maine’s economy
NATIONAL BUSINESS
CMP wants to raise monthly bills by just under $3 to recoup storm costs
Central Maine Power is seeking to recover costs from five major storms in 2020 in a move that will raise customers’ monthly bills starting July 1 if approved by state regulators.
Maine now has the most breweries per capita of any US state
Maine has one brewery for every 8,654 people.
Facebook data on more than 500M accounts found on website for hackers
The information appears to be several years old, but it is another example of the insecurity of the vast quantity of information Facebook collects.
CDC gives cruise lines next steps to resume sailing
The new guidelines contain the first mention of vaccinations, though they do not require that crew or those working at the ports are vaccinated.
From child care to COVID, rising job market faces obstacles
While few doubt that the trillions in federal money flowing through the economy will help accelerate hiring, the challenges are sure to endure.
Janet Mills preparing accelerated roadmap for electric vehicles and charging stations
The state’s climate action plan estimates Maine needs 219,000 light-duty electric vehicles on the road by 2030 to meet its targets.
March hiring accelerated to 916K, yet many jobs remain lost
Even with last month’s robust increase, the economy remains more than 8 million jobs short of the number it had before the pandemic.
Joe Biden’s plan would kickstart effort to find and replace Maine’s old lead water pipes
Maine has some of the oldest infrastructure and housing stock in the nation.
Sabra recalls hummus over potential salmonella exposure
Sabra is recalling 10 ounce Classic Hummus distributed in Maine and 15 other states.
T-Mobile is hiring 300 new workers at its Oakland call center
T-Mobile is hiring associate experts for a $36,000 annual salary, plus an average bonus of $600 per month.
Nestle sells Poland Spring to private-equity firms
One Rock Capital Partners, in partnership with Metropoulos & Co., now own Poland Spring and other North American bottled water brands.
A Mainer’s digital art gallery raised $9M on the latest crypto craze
Many dismiss it as a bubble, but his company SuperRare said Tuesday that it drew a $9 million round of venture capital from billionaire investors including Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.
Bath Iron Works wants a new shipbuilding contract while awaiting Navy’s next vessel
The Navy’s next vessels are expected to be larger than the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, but smaller than the Zumwalts, both of which are built in Bath.
Volkswagen hoaxes media with fake statement on name change
“For a company that already has credibility problems, this is really a strange move.”
Lawyers clash over $1B hydropower transmission corridor
The Sierra Club, the Natural Resources Council of Maine and the Appalachian Mountain Club are seeking to stop the New England Clean Energy Connect while they pursue a lawsuit seeking a more comprehensive environmental review by the Army Corps of Engineers.
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