State investigators are working with the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which has been conducting a criminal investigation into Donald Trump and his company for two years.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Gov. Janet Mills in Auburn supporting $35 million community college workforce training investment
The proposed investment, part of her Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, would cover tuition and fees for 8,500 people statewide.
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Posted inBusiness
Amazon extends ban indefinitely on police use of its facial recognition technology
The tech giant said in June that it would freeze the technology’s police use for a year.
Posted inBusiness
White House memo sees economic strength where critics see fragility
It says ‘our economy is likely to largely heal by the end of the year’ and the administration doesn’t foresee long-term inflation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Divided tax committee endorses surcharge bill for high-wage earners
The Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted 6-5 Tuesday to advance a bill that would tack a 3% surcharge on taxable income over $200,000.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Tiny bats put kibosh on power line tree-cutting for 2 months
Northern long-eared bats are federally protected because their population has been decimated by so-called white-nose syndrome.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Why many workers won’t return to jobs held before COVID-19 pandemic
Many workers emerging from the pandemic don’t want to return to the jobs they once had
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Maine College of Health Professions’ adds licensed practical nursing certificate program
AUBURN — Maine College of Health Professions’ recently added licensed practical nursing certificate program is Maine’s first and only Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing-accredited program. Assistant Dean Leanne Moreira manages the college’s 12-month LPN program, which is one of only two ACEN-accredited programs in Northern New England. Courses begin each January, with students completing […]
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News
Franklin County commissioners to consider allowing marijuana establishments in unorganized territory
A Maine native wants to move from California to operate an adult use marijuana cultivation establishment in Freeman Township.
Posted inBusiness, News, River Valley
Rumford board to solicit bids for former Linnell Motel property
The fire-damaged Linnell Motel was razed to prepare the 4.77 acres for sale.