The 2023 Governor’s Awards for Business Excellence went to firms committed to their communities and their employees.
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Lewiston pool company receives national builder of year award
LEWISTON — Premier Pools & Spas, a family-owned builder of gunite, vinyl liner, and fiberglass pools, was named the 2023 National Builder of the Year-small market recipient. With over 160 independently owned and operated franchise locations nationwide, Premier Pools and Spas is the largest pool builder in the country, according to a news release from […]
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As Republican rivals collapse, Wall Street warms to second Trump term
Titans of industry have softened their stance on Trump as his team seeks to win over former donors to his rivals.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Biden endorsed by United Auto Workers, shoring up union vote in automaking swing states
The UAW endorsed President Biden, who also spoke to the UAW on Wednesday, courting union voters as the primary election season heats up.
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Office mandates don’t help companies make more money, study finds
New research shows that return-to-office mandates don’t play any role in a company’s financial performance, but do have negative side effects for its workforce.
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Netflix soars on biggest spike in new subscribers since pandemic
The streaming giant rebounded from a rocky 2022 by posting one of its strongest years of customer growth, buoyed by a crackdown on password sharing.
Posted inBusiness
Americans’ economic outlook brightens as inflation slows, wages outpace prices
Economists say consumers appear to be responding to steadily slower inflation, higher incomes, lower gas prices and a rising stock market.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State web portal now open for filing Maine personal income tax returns
Maine Revenue Services is offering free webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the online portal to file, pay and manage state income tax returns.
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Lawsuit throws wrench into supermarket megamerger plan involving Shaw’s in Maine
Washington state’s attorney general argues Kroger’s takeover of Albertsons, which owns 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine, will leave shoppers with ‘fewer choices and less competition.’
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council postpones vote on eliminating local restaurant inspections
The council will not take up the issue until March after receiving an overwhelming amount of public feedback supporting the local health inspection program and sanitation officer Louis Lachance.