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Jay credit union hosts Totes for Teachers back-to-school giveaway
JAY — OTIS Federal Credit Union on Aug. 23 hosted its second annual Totes for Teachers back-to-school giveaway of supplies to teachers employed within the credit union’s field of membership. Teachers who stopped by were each given a plastic tote full of supplies ranging from pencils and notebooks to hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes. One […]
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Bridgton Hospital names vice president of nursing and patient care
LEWISTON — Kari Nadeau has been named vice president of nursing and patient care at Bridgton Hospital. Nadeau has been a nurse and nurse leader for Central Maine Healthcare for more than 18 years. At Central Maine Medical Center, she was the director of acute care services with responsibility for care units, including dialysis, maternity, […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Ridership is rising, but the Lewiston, Auburn, Portland commuter bus has a long way to go
In almost two months since the pilot service linking Lewiston, Auburn and Portland began, ridership has increased. However, some issues are still in need of improvement.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Two Farmington businesses support Police Department’s active shooter training
Franklin Savings Bank donated $2,000 and Kyes Insurance chipped in $1,641 to cover costs for active shooter training held earlier this year in Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County apple producers see some issues, but apples are there to pick
Orchards in Farmington and New Sharon are open for picking.
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield Select Board moves forward with coffee shop proposal
The Kingfield Select Board is considering Whitney Rhodes’ proposal to open a coffee shop, but concerns over the town’s wastewater system have delayed approval pending further engineering assessments.
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Two Lights Settlement Services to hold ribbon cutting in Auburn
AUBURN — Two Lights Settlement Services is celebrating the opening of its Auburn location Wednesday, Sept. 18. The 2-5 p.m. opening at 120 Center St. Suite 108 includes a 2:30 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. Two Lights provides closing and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Biden administration releases plans for new minimum tax on large companies
The new minimum tax on large companies by the Biden administration aims to raise $250 billion over the next decade.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
China tests new ways to boost economy stifled by wall of austerity
The embrace of a more expansionary policy in China’s capital is effectively getting canceled out in the provinces, where authorities are in full belt-tightening mode.