Area residents react to state’s decision to no longer mandate masks indoors in public in most cases.
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Bull Moose management, employees at odds over closure of store
The music store chain’s location in Salem, N.H., abruptly closed on Friday, with company employees claiming the workers there were fired for protesting the end of mask requirements.
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Posted inBusiness
Complex worker shortage problem strains businesses, employees in central Maine
Employers are struggling to hire in Maine and across the nation, which experts say is the result of several factors exacerbated by the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine businesses could benefit from increase in visas for foreign workers
The federal government will issue 22,000 additional H-2B visas, which help businesses in the state’s tourism and agriculture industries find seasonal help.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Ford CEO says U.S. needs to regulate automated driving systems
Jim Farley becomes the highest-profile auto executive to publicly recognize a need to more closely monitor the emerging technology, which is becoming more prevalent on America’s roadways.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Apple CEO grilled at antitrust trial about app store competition
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.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
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.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
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 […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
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 […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
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 […]