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CEOs got hefty pay raises in 2023, widening the gap with the workers they oversee
The median pay package for CEOs rose to $16.3 million, up 12.6%. Meanwhile, wages and benefits netted by private-sector workers rose 4.1% through 2023.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Electric grid operators ordered to brace for surging demand and storm threats
New England has already begun looking at how the regional grid can adapt to change.
Posted inBusiness
North Anson teacher receives 2024 Jacqueline Mitchell Mathematics Educator Award
The Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Maine has named Brian Twitchell as the 2024 recipient of the Jacqueline Mitchell Mathematics Educator Award for his outstanding contribution in mathematics, according to a news release. Twitchell, of Kingfield, is district math coach at Regional School Unit 74 in North Anson. He spent 24 years teaching high […]
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UMF professor Patti Bailie honored by the Maine Environmental Education Association
FARMINGTON — Patti Bailie, associate professor of early childhood education at the University of Maine at Farmington, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Maine Environmental Education Association. The honor was awarded at MEEA’s annual environmental education conference May 10 at the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences in Hinckley. Bailie has worked in the […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Agriculture is a growing part of Maine’s economy despite fewer farms, farmland and farmers
Rising production costs, climate change and an aging population of farmers ready to retire are among the challenges facing the agriculture sector in Maine.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Franklin, Oxford Hills
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Health Affiliates Maine names new billing, support supervisor
AUBURN — Health Affiliates Maine has promoted Roxanne Chabot to billing and support supervisor. She has been with the company since 2012, offering experience in medical records, MaineCare and commercial billing. She previously served as billing supervisor and operations support supervisor. In her new role, she will be responsible for maintaining billing, credentialing,and registration for […]
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Lisbon Credit Union raises $19K for campaign to end hunger
LISBON — Lisbon Credit Union and its members raised more than $19,000 for the Campaign For Ending Hunger in 2023. More than $14,000 recently went to Lisbon Area Christian Outreach of Lisbon Falls, and St. Mary’s Food Pantry of Lewiston received nearly $4,800. Both organizations support the ongoing mission of feeding those facing food insecurity. […]
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Higher for longer rates mean no escape from the debt squeeze
Even where consumer spending looks solid, it’s often being funded by borrowing.