The hospital had diminished its outpatient and maternal care services in recent months.
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Crunch time for western Maine loggers
Many towns will be posting their roads soon, meaning certain roads will be closed to heavy logging trucks to prevent potential damage to the thawing asphalt.
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Think Maine therapists and Realtors are all raking it in? Not exactly
Even the industries that have seen increased demand since the pandemic have faced their own sets of challenges.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
United Insurance acquires 6 Kimball Korp Agency offices, including Lewiston
PORTLAND — United Insurance has acquired Kimball Korp and its six offices in Lewiston, Rumford, Farmington, Livermore Falls, Turner and Sangerville. “Strategic, sustainable growth has been the foundation of United Insurance’s business strategy for over 156 years,” President and CEO Zack Frechette said in a United Insurance news release. “My partners and I are always […]
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Lewiston’s Rinck Advertising promotes 3
The firm has promoted Kevin Gove and Janelle LoSciuto to the role of senior public relations manager, while Mackenzie Fritz has been named senior influencer marketing manager.
Posted inBusiness
Norway bank branch managers to help present course in Naples
NAPLES — Erin Nelson, assistant vice president, branch manager at Norway Savings Bank in Bridgton, and Mary Martell, manager of the Naples branch, are joining other financial professionals in Maine to present a course, Your Role as a Professional Banker, this spring in Naples. The course is set to be held every Tuesday from April […]
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USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System
The move temporarily pauses the system’s agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
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Bill seeks to give Maine legislators final approval over chief of cannabis office
State officials say the legislation unfairly singles out the Office of Cannabis Policy and undermines the executive branch, while supporters say it’s an important step in restoring trust and transparency for the industry.
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South Paris business wins 3 trophies at waxing, skincare competition
SOUTH PARIS — RaeAnn Richards, owner of Simply Soft Waxing Skincare Massage Reiki, won three trophies and cash prizes at a waxing and skincare competition held March 6-9 in Atlanta, Georgia. At the event — called The #1 International Event for Beauty Professionals — Richards received first place in the leg waxing competition and second […]
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Child care providers say Maine is months behind in reimbursement payments. Lawmakers are investigating.
‘When you have one kid, one spot, who’s not being paid for essentially or not being paid for consistently, you can’t pay your bills,’ said one child care provider.