Maine also filled 9,300 nonfarm jobs from May 2023 to May 2024, in large part thanks to gains in Maine’s health care and social assistance sector.
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My Dad’s Place in Jay to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’
My Dad’s Place, owned by Lynn and Matt Brennick, will be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ show.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
TD Bank looks to consolidate Lewiston and Auburn call center offices in Portland this fall
Officials still deciding if consolidation will require employees to report to work in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Dempsey Center to open location in Westbrook’s Rock Row
The Dempsey Center plan to expand its counseling and support services at the new location.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Looming flood threat: Maine coastal infrastructure at risk as soon as 2030
The Union of Concerned Scientists predicts that high-tide flooding caused by rising seas will hit critical facilities with a few years if emissions stay the same.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider
The incident bore all the hallmarks of a ransomware attack, in which targets are asked to pay a ransom to access encrypted files.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Auburn-based real estate firm raises $25K for Make-A-Wish Maine
AUBURN — Fontaine Family Real Estate’s 11th annual Bid for Wishes silent auction raised $25,000 to support Make-A-Wish Maine. This year’s auction was held in memory of 11-year-old Jackson Gibson. Jackson’s journey was cut short by Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare genetic condition. Despite the challenges he faced, he lived his life with grace and kindness, […]
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Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
Apple is accused of imposing rules in its App Store marketplace that prevent app makers from pointing users to cheaper options on other venues.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Biden administration announces steps to increase housing supply as prices create crunch
The government’s new investments include providing $100 million to support affordable housing financing and other measures.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine State Aquarium to reopen after 4 years
The state-run museum and learning center in Boothbay Harbor opens Wednesday after $1.1 million in upgrades that include 2 new tanks designed to look like the rocky coasts of Boothbay and Burnt Island.