Mark Opio’s lawsuit says he wasn’t given an opportunity to apply for a supervisory position in the Portland store.
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Judge dismisses NRA bankruptcy case, dealing blow to gun group
The judge found the bankruptcy was not filed in good faith, but was instead filed ‘to gain an unfair advantage in litigation or to avoid a regulatory scheme.’
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Federal government approves huge wind project off Massachusetts coast
This project and Ocean Wind, a proposed 1,100-megawatt offshore wind project off New Jersey, are keystones in the Biden administration’s push to grow offshore wind as a way to fight climate change and create jobs.
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Job openings surge to a record high 8.12 million
The number of vacancies exceeded hires by more than 2 million, the largest gap on record and evidence of current hiring challenges.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World
Biden: 1 million have already signed up for health care during special enrollment
Biden reopened the HealthCare.gov insurance markets in February for a special six-month sign-up opportunity that will go through Aug. 15.
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Colonial Pipeline officials hope most service will be back by weekend
U.S. officials are seeking to soothe concerns about price spikes or damage to the economy from last week’s cyberattack on a major fuel pipeline
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Why the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack matters
A cyberattack on a critical U.S. pipeline is sending ripple effects across the economy, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging energy infrastructure
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Auburn Savings Bank hires Cara Hingey
AUBURN — Auburn Savings Bank has hired Cara Hingey as vice president and loan officer. Hingey will join the loan department of the community bank, helping customers navigate the process of mortgage and consumer lending. Hingey graduated with an associate degree in business from Central Maine Community College in Auburn. She’s enrolled at Saint Joseph’s […]
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Consolidated Communications gives grant to Lewiston Public Schools
LEWISTON — Consolidated Communications awarded a $2,500 grant to Lewiston Public Schools through its Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program to eight K-12 schools in support of innovative, technology-focused learning programs. The funds are going to computer science for Lewiston programming and were part of $20,000 awarded to initiatives supporting creative student learning and innovative technologies. […]
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Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch promotes Matthew Shaw
AUBURN — The Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch has named Matthew Shaw as the new director of sales and marketing. Shaw will lead all strategic sales and marketing endeavors while supporting the 138-room hotel’s mission to provide outstanding service to guests. He started with the hotel in 2013 in the banquets and catering department and […]