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Wall Street sets more records after Shanghai’s worst drop since early COVID

by STAN CHOE October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

U.S. stocks rose to records after the latest wild swerves for Chinese stocks left few ripples in markets worldwide.

Business, Nation & World, News

How Waffle House helps Southerners – and FEMA – judge a storm’s severity

by HANNAH SCHOENBAUM October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

For some residents of storm-prone Southeastern states, the best indicator of a hurricane’s severity can be found at the local Waffle House.

Bradley Corp. Survey Finds Coronavirus Accelerates Consumer Demand for Touchless Restroom Fixtures

Business, Nation & World, News

Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker’s rule to do it on your own time

by JAMEY KEATEN October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

A court in Switzerland has ruled that a manufacturer was justified in telling workers: If you need a bathroom break, clock out and take it on your own time.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Waterville board votes to approve plans for solar farm off County Road

by Amy Calder October 9, 2024October 9, 2024

WATERVILLE — The Planning Board voted unanimously 7-0 Tuesday to approve a final plan for a solar farm on about 10 acres at 244 County Road. The 1.99-megawatt solar farm, to be developed by BD Solar Holmes Farm LLC, will be on land leased to the business by property owner Kevin Violette. One megawatt can […]

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News

Largest union at Sappi’s Skowhegan paper mill holds rally amid contentious contract negotiations

by Jake Freudberg October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Members of United Steelworkers Local 4-9 recently voted to authorize a strike if needed amid ongoing contract negotiations, with forced overtime, health benefits and proposed changes to earned paid leave policies among their chief issues.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine Turnpike Authority warns of ‘smishing’ scam to collect phony toll charges

by Hannah LaClaire October 8, 2024October 9, 2024

The scam involves text messages that appear to be from the Maine Turnpike Authority claiming there is an unpaid E-ZPass toll and threatening an additional fee if not paid immediately.

Business, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel, News

Madison officials step away from plan to buy former drugstore building on Old Point Avenue

by Jake Freudberg October 7, 2024October 8, 2024

The Select Board decided Monday against putting the purchase of the property on a special town meeting warrant, after plans fell through for a methadone clinic there.