LISBON – Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union and its members have raised and distributed $23,260.70 for the Campaign For Ending Hunger in 2024. More than $17,000 was recently distributed to Lisbon Area Christian Outreach of Lisbon Falls and almost $6,000 was given to St. Mary’s Food Pantry of Lewiston. Both organizations support the ongoing mission […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine’s new paid family leave law faces several efforts to hamstring program
The Legislature’s labor committee on Wednesday aired more than a dozen bills that would amend, delay or outright repeal the 2023 law.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News, River Valley
Do you have questions about possible changes at Central Maine Healthcare?
Prime Healthcare Foundation is interested in acquiring the Lewiston-based health care system — which runs Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Maine breweries seek growth solutions in challenging times
As the craft beer market plateaus nationally and Maine’s market becomes more competitive than ever, local brewers turn to new alternative products and other innovations.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Prime Healthcare, Central Maine Healthcare hold public discussion on acquisition
Community members gathered Tuesday night at the Franco Center in Lewiston to hear about a proposed $150 million acquisition.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine takes first step toward more accurately tracking efforts to resolve housing crisis
A bill to require Maine cities and towns to report annual home construction data is headed for the House — but without bipartisan support or a mandate that all municipalities participate.
Posted inBethel, Business, The Bethel Citizen
West Bethel woman finds success in bottles and cans
Jenny Vien opened Miss Jenny’s B & C Redemption Center last August after working as a retail manager for several years.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Farmers, seasonal businesses worry as immigration crackdown ramps up
‘There are a lot less local people that want to do (this work), so we have to have this program,’ said the owner of an apple orchard. ‘Without it, we’ll just be out of the industry. We go away.’
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
O’Reilly Auto Parts moving to Lewiston Mall
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts currently at 520 Lisbon St. will move to the new location when the space renovation is complete.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Construction on new Popeyes underway in Lewiston
The restaurant will be the first Popeyes in the Lewiston and Auburn market, joining three other locations in Maine.