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Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (623+ words) It's been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Lettuce prices rose sharply in the first half of 2026 due to hot weather in Arizona, where about one-third of America's lettuce is grown. Now, restaurants are dealing with the…...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation concerns
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (193+ words) The Federal Reserve voted to keep interest rates unchanged, with three officials dissenting due to persistent inflation concerns. The Federal Reserve voted 9-3 on Tuesday to hold interest rates steady, with three dissenting officials advocating for an increase due to stubbornly…...
Manufacturing sector shows mixed results under President Trump’s policies
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (318+ words) President Donald Trump visited Michigan to promote his economic policies less than 100 days from midterm elections. The president's economic agenda is aimed at revitalizing American manufacturing, but federal data shows mixed results in job growth and factory construction spending under…...
US imposing new 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing unfair trade practices
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (321+ words) The United States is imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Brazil after finding a range of what it deemed unfair trade practices by the world’s 10th-biggest economy. The tariffs, which were first proposed last month, will take effect July 22. The order…...
Inflation drops at fastest pace in six years, but experts warn relief may not last
2+ week, 2+ day ago (308+ words) Inflation fell nearly half a percent in June, driven by cheaper gas prices, but rising oil costs and global tensions could reverse the trend, experts say. Inflation fell nearly half a percent in June, marking the largest monthly drop since…...
Inflation cools in June as oil prices drop. Here’s where prices dropped and where they increased
2+ week, 2+ day ago (232+ words) Lower energy prices helped pull inflation down last month, though shelter, food and airline fares were still more expensive. Inflation cooled to 3.5% in June year over year, after surpassing 4% in May for the first time in three years, based on…...
Buying a home in Maine? Sales prices reach a record high
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (165+ words) The housing market in Maine is booming. According to a report released on Thursday, realtors across the state are reporting a record-breaking June median sales price for single-family existing homes. According to Maine Listings, the median sales price (MSP) for…...
Rising US energy prices pushed inflation above 4%
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (870+ words) Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Consumer prices rose 4.2% in May from a…...
How diesel prices could impact how much you pay for Maine lobster
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (288+ words) Lobster is what Maine is famous for, and could be more expensive as diesel prices near $6 per gallon Maine is known for lobster. The state even has a license plate dedicated to it. But the crustaceans are pricey, and could…...
Local brewery working to promote growth of Maine lobster industry
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (213+ words) Geary Brewing in Portland will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of its pale ale to help train young Mainers Geary Brewing in Portland is teaming up with the Maine Lobster Community Alliance (MLCA) to help boost the…...