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AstraZeneca, EU both claim a win in vaccine delivery tussle
The EU alleged that the coronavirus vaccine-maker was not producing shots for the 27-nation bloc fast enough.
Ethics commission again behind closed doors in CMP transmission line case
The state campaign finance watchdog agency is shielding the name of a political consultant as it considers whether a nonprofit formed to oppose a powerline project should be registered as a PAC.
U.S. border restrictions extended as Canada scrambles to vaccinate
There are growing calls in the U.S. to open the Canada-U.S. border for nonessential travel like tourism, but less than 20% of Canadians are fully vaccinated.
‘Just sitting there rotting in the basement in a bag’: Woman needed another service to take care of her father’s remains
One woman describes her experience retrieving the remains of her father from a Lewiston cremation business shut down by the state this week.
Bill to form consumer-owned utility rejected by a single vote in Maine Senate
The measure, which called for consumer purchase of Central Maine Power and Versant Power, cleared the Senate in a preliminary vote but was turned away on final enactment.
Geiger names chief revenue officer
LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted Chris McKee to new roles and responsibilities as chief revenue officer and senior vice president. McKee has been with the company since 1995, working in positions with steadily increasing responsibility. He started his career with Geiger in marketing followed by five years as the division manager running Geiger’s Miami and […]
Geiger promotes Jessica Levy
LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted Jessica Levy to web designer in Corporate Programs. Levy has been a production artist in Corporate Programs since July 2018. In her new role, she will provide innovative and professional website e-commerce designs, incorporating the client’s brand while adhering to their branding guidelines. She will also create new user experience […]
Maine Source Homes & Realty hires Lindsay Wright
AUBURN — Maine Source Homes & Realty has hired Lindsay Wright, a longtime Lewiston-Auburn area resident who previously worked in the service and hospitality industries, as a listing and buyer specialist. Having moved several times in her life, buying and selling houses of her own, Wright has developed home remodeling, design and creativity skills that […]
OTELCO hires two for New Gloucester, Gray offices
NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO has expanded its Maine team. Liza Quinn joins OTELCO as a product manager in New Gloucester. Her background is in the energy and telecommunications sectors, including roles in finance, marketing, product management, network delivery and consulting. She has a master’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in forest science […]