Negotiations on a labor contract covering six of the 10 busiest US seaborne trade gateways have been stalled since June.
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Albertsons, Kroger CEOs say shoppers would see lower prices after merger
The companies proposed joining forces in 2022 after Kroger agreed to purchase Albertsons, which owns 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine.
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She made ‘very demure’ go viral. Now she wants to trademark its use
The saga has spotlighted the complex process of filing trademarks that capture a viral moment – and the battle that content creators face to monetize the trends they popularize.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. job openings fall as demand for workers weakens
America’s employers posted fewer job openings in July than they had the previous month, a sign that hiring could further cool in the coming months.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Damariscotta pushes to help popular restaurant rebuild
The town rallies to support the rebuilding efforts of Schooner Landing owner Scott Folsom.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Mac’s Downeast Seafood purchases former Giffords ice cream location in Auburn
Online post says they will move next door as soon as renovations are complete.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Nation / World, Politics
DEA decision on major marijuana policy shift won’t come until after November election
While it’s still technically possible a decision could precede the end of President Biden’s term, it looks far more likely to spotlight Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s positions on marijuana.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Nation / World, News
Restaurants around the world are catering to a growing number of solo diners
In the U.S., solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last 2 years, according to OpenTable, the restaurant reservation site.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Primary care doctor joins Rumford’s Swift River Family Medicine
RUMFORD — Dr. Leah Getsov has joined Central Maine Healthcare’s Swift River Family Medicine practice. Getsov, a primary care doctor, graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed her residency at West Suburban Medical Center in Chicago. Getsov is especially interested in chronic health management, women’s health and mental health.
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Labor Day weekend traffic on Maine Turnpike up slightly from 2023
Friday was the busiest day of the holiday weekend, the Maine Turnpike Authority said.