Fontaine Family — The Real Estate Leader has added Melinda Cote to its Auburn team. Cote grew up in Auburn and lives in Lewiston. For the past 20 years, she has been a preschool special education teacher at the Margaret Murphy Centers for Children. Cote graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn and earned […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As Worcester Holdings sprays pines with pesticide, Addison residents call for moratorium
But the well-known wreath company isn’t alone. An analysis found that 5 leading conservation groups have registered pesticide applicators on staff.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston’s Central Maine Healthcare wins national quality award
The award from the Island Peer Review Organization recognizes commitment to and success in improving patient outcomes and reducing readmissions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As seasonal home sales grow in Maine, businesses pop up to watch them
Maine has the highest percentage of second homes in the country, and Portland has been named the nation’s hottest luxury real estate market for almost a year. Entrepreneurs are cashing in on the trend.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Great Falls Brewfest celebrates 14 years of Maine brews
Folks from near and far enjoyed Maine beers, hard seltzers, ciders, mead and more at the annual Great Falls Brewfest Saturday afternoon at Simard-Payne Memorial Park.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Cyberattacks crippled thousands of car dealers. Here’s what to know.
The cyberattacks on CDK Global led to a shutdown of sales, financing and payroll systems for many dealerships in North America.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay board to consider changing setback distance for marijuana businesses
A committee recommends changing the distance from 200 feet to 50 feet.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
AI is exhausting the power grid. Tech firms are seeking miracle solution.
Some data centers need as much energy as a small city, turning companies that promised a clean energy future into some of the most insatiable guzzlers of power.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, New England
On wealthy Martha’s Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
A new report lays out in stark terms just how many low- and middle-income folks are being forced to move away from Martha’s Vineyard as its popularity with wealthy vacationers soars.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Demand for better cybersecurity fuels a booming job market
Gen Z and mid-career jobseekers are enrolling in cybersecurity bootcamps and universities to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity specialists.