Better known to most of Lewiston and Auburn as FX Marcotte Furniture, there is a lot of history that comes with the building.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway Savings Bank employee marks 25 years greeting callers
She has answered close to 1.5 million calls during her time at NSB, according to a bank news release.
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Posted inBusiness
Northbridge Companies mark 20 years with party in Hallowell
The celebration featured a fundraising effort for Northbridge’s Compassionate Caregiver Fund.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
In photos: For these Mainers, this holiday’s just another day of labor
Labor Day’s not a day off for everyone. Here are photos of a few of the Mainers who work on a day many others take off.
Posted inbPlus, Business
F.X. Marcotte’s legacy goes far beyond home furnishings
Francois Xavier Marcotte was a major benefactor in the Lewiston community and a crusader for the poor, the elderly and the working class.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try 4-day workweek
The government has launched a ‘work style reform’ campaign that promotes shorter hours and other flexible arrangements along with overtime limits and paid annual leave.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local Sports, Sports
Photos: New turf field going in at Bates College
A new surface and lights are being installed at the Lewiston college.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Turnpike traffic expected to be heavy this Labor Day weekend
Traffic on the Maine Turnpike was up about 5% through July 31, and other signs point to a strong tourist season this year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Wall Street climbs as S&P 500 closes out fourth straight winning month
A late-afternoon rally helped stocks bounce back from a midafternoon slide.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Some disabled workers in the U.S. make pennies per hour. It’s legal.
Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers can legally pay disabled workers subminimum wages. Many workers never move to higher-paying jobs.