Top executives appear to be wary of backlash from associating with former Trump officials.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Hardware stores adapt to demands during COVID-19 pandemic
Hardware stores try to keep their shelves stocked this spring after seeing a serious influx of new gardeners last year.
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Posted inBusiness, Local Sports, Sports
Maine Nordiques’ arena renamed The Colisee, for now
Androscoggin Bank’s agreement with the arena expired in 2020. The Lewiston building’s owner, Darryl Antonacci, will revisit the naming rights after the Nordiques’ season.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Hold those thongs! After $1.2 million trash bill, Goodwill encouraging people to look before they donate
Goodwill Northern New England, with 17 of its 30 stores in Maine, is looking at a trash bill of more than $1.2 million as a result of people donating unusable items in what the nonprofit believes are largely good but misguided intentions.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston Recreation Division hires Nicole Welch
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Recreation Division has hired Nicole Welch as recreation superintendent. A Maine native, Welch comes to the city with 23 years of recreation experience. She brings with her a passion for connecting people through lifelong recreation and leisure opportunities that promote community socialization. After graduating from Wells High School, Welch received her […]
Posted inBusiness
Federal low-income housing grant doubles in size this year
The Housing Trust fund is allotted almost $700 million, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
CMP cites $26.5 million in storm damage as it begins process of seeking rate increase
Central Maine Power says 5 major storms required repairs beyond what it had budgeted and is asking regulators to allow it to recoup the costs over 3 years to mitigate the rate increase.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine proposal to increase apprentice wages moves ahead
The state’s Maine Apprenticeship Program facilitates training and education to help fill gaps in the state’s workforce.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Liquid Sunshine to close after nearly 30 years in Farmington
The store has been temporarily closed since mid March 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
U.S. job openings in February reached highest rate on record
The pace of job openings is a harbinger of healthy hiring and a hopeful sign for those looking for work.