The moratorium would focus commercial-scale wind power development in federal waters of the Gulf of Maine, where an offshore wind research project is planned.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland restaurants struggled with hiring. COVID made it worse.
After a year of double-digit declines in business that saw some restaurant workers leave for good, owners are having trouble finding summer staff, particularly for ‘back of the house’ jobs like sous chef and dishwasher.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lewiston approves $1.75 million FedEx building expansion
• Agren’s new headquarters and big plans in Auburn
• Feel like you get a lot of calls asking about your vehicle’s extended warranty? It’s because in Maine, you are.
Posted inBusiness
U.S. companies bump up prices on supply squeeze, demand boom
Shortages, bottlenecks and a yearlong bull market in commodities have been pushing inflation rates higher across much of the world.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Dunkin’ franchisee donates to YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston
LEWISTON — Local Dunkin’ franchisee Mike Connor recently made a donation of $3,000 to the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston during a grand opening at the Dunkin’ at 1896 Lisbon Road. The store replaced a Dunkin’ at a nearby Mobil station. The store has digital drive-thru and lobby menu boards, a mobile order drive-thru lane, Dunkin’s innovative […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Four Farmington area businesses team up for nonprofit donations
FARMINGTON — Hight Family of Dealerships, together with Skowhegan Savings Bank, Kyes Insurance and Saddleback Maine, raised $16,500 to be donated to four nonprofit youth programs throughout Franklin County: Rangeley Alpine Ski Club, Rangeley Health and Wellness Kids’ Program, Little Mountain School and Titcomb Mountain. Titcomb received $4,000 to go toward the Titcomb Mountain Adventure […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Proposed Maine broadband agency could negotiate contracts, provide grants – and build, if it must
In a legislative committee meeting Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills called the proposal ‘one of the most important pieces of legislation’ this session.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Rinck Advertising promotes six in Lewiston
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising, a full-service marketing agency based in Lewiston and Annapolis, Maryland, recently promoted six employees. Rinck CEO Peter Rinck announced the promotions of Lisa Ardia, senior web marketing manager; Jessica Cote, senior digital media manager; Kelly Lunnie, art director; Jake MacGillivary, senior art director and creative services manager; Kristy Phinney, senior director […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Biden signs $15 minimum wage for federal contract workers
The increase could be dramatic for workers who earn the current minimum of $10.95 an hour.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Restaurant closures ripple throughout the local economy
From farmers to printers, an array of suppliers that rely on Portland’s booming food scene have had to rethink how they operate.