Epic Games, maker of the popular video game Fortnite, is trying to topple the so-called ‘walled garden’ for iPhone and iPad apps that welcomes users and developers while locking out competition.
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Infrastructure deal in doubt after Republicans pan Biden’s latest offer
They quickly rejected the president’s new $1.7 trillion proposal as ‘well above the range’ of what could win bipartisan support.
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Brookfield Renewable donates to Mahoosuc Land Trust, Rangeley Connects
Brookfield Renewable U.S. recently awarded a $10,000 grant to Mahoosuc Land Trust and $5,000 to Rangeley Connects. The Mahoosuc Land Trust grant was for Shelburne Riverlands and Tumbledown Dick Mountain conservation projects. The Rangeley Connects grant was awarded to Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust for community response efforts to COVID-19. A total of $60,000 in grants […]
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Central Maine Human Resource Association receives statewide award
The Society for Human Resource Management recently awarded the Central Maine Human Resource Association its prestigious Silver EXCEL Award for its accomplishments in 2020. The EXCEL award is given to SHRM state councils and chapters to recognize major accomplishments, strategic activities and tactical initiatives that elevate the human resource profession. Awards can be earned at […]
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Central Maine Human Resources Association donates to Trinity Jubilee Center, New Beginnings
LEWISTON — In the spirit of giving back to its community, Central Maine Human Resources Association annually selects local charities where its members can donate needed items and/or monetary contributions. This year, Trinity Jubilee Center and New Beginnings Inc. received $1,575 from CMHRA’s membership funds, choosing to support local agencies focused on food insecurities and […]
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DFD Russell Medical Centers expands into Bridgton
BRIDGTON — DFD Russell Medical Centers, a federally qualified health center that provides primary care services in rural Central Maine, is expanding into the Bridgton community. As of June 1, 2021, the primary care practice of Bridgton Primary Care and owned by Central Maine Healthcare, will be transitioning to DFD Russell Medical Centers-Bridgton to bring […]
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Maine Source Homes & Realty hires Zachary Lutick
AUBURN — Maine Source Homes & Realty has hired Zachary Lutick as a sales agent/Realtor. Lutick grew up in Auburn and attended Edward Little High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Maine in 2015 and his master’s degree in kinesiology/sports management from Louisiana State University in 2020. He […]
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Former Maine building contractor pleads not guilty to criminal charges
Malcolm Stewart, former owner of defunct Castle Builders in Union, is accused of the theft of more than $400,000 from at least 56 victims.
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Brunswick ‘boomerangs:’ Why did these entrepreneurs leave Maine, only to return?
The last 10 years brought more than 140 new business entities to Brunswick Landing and Topsham Commerce Park.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Biden’s IRS crackdown proposal targets rich hiding income
The Treasury Department aims to raise $700 billion in additional revenue over a decade through Internal Revenue Service enforcement.