The Capital One-Discover deal would bring together 2 of the country’s largest credit card companies.
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Waterville’s former Railroad Square Cinema to house acting playhouse, cultural events center
Randy and Lisa Jones of Augusta bought the former Railroad Square Cinema complex, which they have renamed The Playhouse at Waterville Station. Their long-term goal is to make it a center for the arts and artisans.
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Tinder, Hinge ‘deliberately’ turn users into swiping addicts, lawsuit says
Dating apps rely on users purchasing subscriptions and premium features marketed as bringing hopefuls closer to love, the lawsuit said.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
LA law aims to make retail workers’ schedules more predictable. Is it working?
Los Angeles is among several cities nationwide that have adopted scheduling laws – part of a growing recognition that schedules are as important to well-being as living wages and sick pay.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Strike at Eiffel Tower closes one of the world’s most popular monuments to visitors
The hugely popular 1083-foot landmark in central Paris has seen soaring visitor numbers in the lead-up to the Summer Olympics in the French capital.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Japan vows support to Ukraine while hosting conference focused on war-torn country’s reconstruction
Japan hopes to build momentum for global support for Ukraine as the war drags on and attention is diverted to the war in Gaza.
Posted inBusiness
Like your coffee fresh and tasty? Local roasters just might be the pour you’re looking for
How three very different local roasters are honing their trade and offering you the best possible cup of coffee.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Poland Spring to donate money for Lewiston, other departments, to buy bulletproof vests
Ben Dyer, a Poland Spring employee, was one of 13 people injured during the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston.
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery no longer listed as contaminated Superfund site
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has deleted the site from its priorities list after a 30-year effort to remove contaminated soil, sediment and other hazardous materials.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Central Maine Community College offers free fiber-optic technician training
AUBURN — The Center for Workforce and Professional Development at Central Maine Community College is partnering with area employers and service providers to recruit candidates interested in completing their 120-hour fiber-optic technician certification. An information session is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. Classes run Monday through Friday from Feb. 26 to March 15. […]