HOULTON — One of the largest employers in Houlton is making a major cut in its workforce. Officials at Smith & Wesson have announced that they will phase out 37 jobs at the Houlton plant, where the company is shifting its focus from all-metal gun parts to polymer-frame handguns. Liz Sharp, spokeswoman for the company, […]
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NewPage to shut down No. 12 paper machine in Rumford
UPDATE: Union: 120 NewPage workers could lose job in Rumford RUMFORD — NewPage on Tuesday said it would “indefinitely” stop operation of one of the paper machines at its Rumford paper mill by mid-February because of tough economic conditions. The exact timing of the shutdown and the number of employees affected have not been determined, according […]
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Payrolls increased by 204,000 jobs
WASHINGTON — American employers added more workers to payrolls in October than forecast by economists, betting that the world’s largest economy would weather the impact of the federal government shutdown. The addition of 204,000 workers followed a revised 163,000 gain in September that was larger than initially estimated, Labor Department figures showed Friday in Washington. […]
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Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway managers could face layoffs
HERMON — It doesn’t necessarily mean they will lose their jobs, but 32 workers who signed employee retention agreements could be laid off from the bankrupt railway that owned the runaway train that caused one of the biggest rail disasters in North American history. The trustee appointed to operate Montreal, Maine and Atlantic Railway during proceedings […]
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Ellsworth hospital plans layoffs, budget cuts
ELLSWORTH — Maine Coast Memorial Hospital told its employees this week that it will have to cut its annual budget by about $3 million, which will result in some layoffs. A look at the first quarter of this fiscal year showed an operating loss of $635,000, hospital CEO Charlie Therrien said. He attributed the loss […]
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Economist says Maine needs to help aging workers who stay in labor market
AUGUSTA — An economist says Maine needs to find ways to capitalize on the growing number of older adults who are staying in the workforce longer than ever. John Dorrer, who specializes in workforce development, told a panel of lawmakers, education and business leaders Tuesday that there’s been a dramatic increase in the number of […]
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U.S. economy adds just 148,000 jobs in September
WASHINGTON — U.S. employers held back on hiring in September, a discouraging sign that the job market was weakening before a 16-day partial government shutdown began Oct. 1. The Labor Department said the economy added just 148,000 jobs last month, a steep drop from the 193,000 created in August. Still, the gain was enough to […]
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Wilton CareerCenter job trainings
WILTON — Maine CareerCenters bring job seekers and employers together. For those who are looking to make a change in careers or get a new job, the Wilton CareerCenter will be offering a variety of programs for job seekers in October. All businesses looking to hire and people looking for work should register with the […]
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CareerCenter lists workshops
LEWISTON — The Lewiston CareerCenter is offering many programs in October for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase their employability this spring. All businesses looking to hire and people looking for work should register with the Maine Job Bank. This month, the Job Bank has more than […]
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Most National Guard, shipyard workers return to work
BANGOR — Most of the 406 Maine Army and Air National Guard employees and 1,500 workers at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery furloughed last Tuesday when the federal government shut down have returned to work, officials said Monday. Maj. Michael Steinbuchel, public affairs officer for both branches of the Maine National Guard, said employees […]