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Black women struggle to find their way in a job world where diversity is under attack
With attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives raging, Black women looking to climb the corporate ladder face a more hostile landscape than ever.
JetBlue, Spirit end $3.8 billion merger after court ruling
The Justice Department sued to block the merger last year, saying it would reduce competition and drive up fares.
EU fines Apple nearly $2 billion over music streaming competition
The 1.8 billion-euro fine follows an investigation triggered by a complaint from Swedish streaming service Spotify five years ago.
Jonesport aquaculture project on hold as conservation groups appeal permits
Kingfish Maine, which just received $4 million from the state, says it plans to break ground on its facility next year.
A tenth of Maine’s pharmacies have closed in the past decade
As Walgreens and other chains shutter locations and reduce hours, Mainers point to independent pharmacies as filling a critical need.
Competitive Maine elver fishing lottery offers most licenses since 2013
Sixteen people will gain entry in this year’s intense bid for one of the most lucrative fish stocks in the state, but the success rate is still very low.
Oxford County high school students interning to explore career paths
Juniors and seniors in Paris and Hiram get credit for interning with local businesses.
Auburn officials still debating zone change at Gracelawn Road property
The land owned by John Gendron, which features a gravel pit, has been a central part of an ongoing debate over Lake Auburn protections, and officials are attempting to delay a zone change that would allow development.
Support builds for $50 million fund to aid small businesses hurt by winter storms
A bill sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, received unanimous, bipartisan endorsement in committee on Friday.