AUBURN — The Home Depot in Auburn recently donated nearly 400 2.5-pound residential ABC fire extinguishers to the Auburn Fire Department. These extinguishers will be distributed to Auburn residents for free in October, which is Fire Prevention Month. Small, portable extinguishers are helpful when stored in kitchens, garages, and basements and are relatively easy to […]
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Donald Trump interview with Elon Musk on X plagued by glitches
The conversation was intended to serve as a way for the former president to reach potentially millions of voters directly. It was also an opportunity for X to redeem itself after some struggles.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Breakfast Club hosts Mark and Sara have a new gig, and you can listen to them starting Tuesday
Former WIGY radio hosts dive into podcast partnership with local publisher Pam Ashby.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
The U.S. government wants to make it easier for you to click the ‘unsubscribe’ button
A broad new government initiative, dubbed ‘Time Is Money,’ includes a rollout of new regulations and the promise of more – for everything from fitness memberships to media subscriptions.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Maine Public to move Portland studio, build event space at old Public Market
Maine Public purchased the building at 320 Cumberland Ave. for $20 million.
Posted inBusiness
Americans’ refusal to keep paying higher prices may deal final blow to inflation
The reluctance of consumers to keep paying more has forced companies to slow their price increases – or even to cut them. The result is a cooling of inflation pressures.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Farmers’ Almanac: ‘Brace yourself for a wet winter whirlwind’ in 2025
The latest Farmers’ Almanac is expected to hit the shelves this week and, as always, provide a near-endless supply of tips on everything from gardening by the moon to grating cheese and being prepared for the next power outage.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
New program to provide free counseling for Maine food industry workers
The Behind You pilot program, funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by the clinical students at the University of Maine, will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working: Jason Davis is a lead engineer at Panolam Surface Systems
Davis, 51, has also been handed the apprenticeship program to oversee. The student has become the teacher, he said, and it is the best part of his job.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston-based promotional product distributor acquires UK company
Geiger, a family-owned and privately held promotional product distributor headquartered in Lewiston, has acquired Brandelity Ltd. as part of its ongoing global expansion. This follows Geiger’s recent acquisition of WER GmbH in Germany in July. Brandelity is headquartered in Windsor, UK. “This partnership represents a significant opportunity for growth and innovation, benefiting both our valued […]