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Maine Voters Question US Trade War with Canada in Midterms
Maine voters expressed confusion and dissatisfaction with the U.S. trade war against Canada during midterm elections. Concerns about economic impacts, including drops in exports and tourism, were raised by residents.
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Business & Economy · United StatesAshland Sawmill expansion to double lumber production
Irving Forest Products is modernizing its Ashland Sawmill in Maine, a project expected to double lumber production capacity. The expansion is supported by federal and state New Markets Tax Credits and aims to create or retain 220 jobs.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS appeals court questions lobster industry defamation case against Monterey Bay Aquarium
A federal appeals court indicated it may block a defamation lawsuit by New England fishing businesses against Monterey Bay Aquarium over its Seafood Watch programme's 2022 decision to list lobster as unsustainable. Judges cited free speech concerns during oral arguments on 26 July 2026.
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