The federal agency in charge of emergency management is changing its program that helps those who survive wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston health/hospice organization hires new HR officer
LEWISTON — Sarah Conroy is the new chief human resources officer for Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice. Conroy returns to Maine from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area where she spent the past seven years working as a human resources business consultant and serving on the Maine State Society of Washington D.C. Foundation, a home away […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine home sales broke records in 2023. But not the good kind.
The median sales price rose to $360,000 last year – and more than $500,000 in Cumberland County – as high demand and low inventory continue to squeeze the real estate market.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
2023 was slowest year for U.S. home sales in nearly 30 years
Mortgage rates climbed to the highest level in more than two decades, pushing homeownership out of reach for many Americans.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Environmentalists, consumer advocates at odds with businesses over plan to scale back natural gas
Proposed legislation targets natural gas expansion to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but business groups and Republicans say it will damage Maine’s economy.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Zoning changes proposed for commercial solar farms in Turner
The amendments would apply to commercial solar farms only.
Posted inBusiness, The Franklin Journal
Rustic Roots Farm expands, adds New Sharon facility
Rustic Roots Farm recently opened Root Down Market, a restaurant and farm market in New Sharon.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston places longtime code enforcement director on immediate administrative leave
The decision comes after the department received scrutiny related to the recent temporary closure of DaVinci’s Eatery. David Hediger has worked for Lewiston for 25 years.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls board approves application for proposed apartments at former middle school
A public hearing is set for the project at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the Town Office in Livermore Falls.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Jeff Bezos promised $100 million in donations after Maui wildfire. No one knows where the money’s going
The world’s second-richest person has a habit of issuing splashy philanthropic promises while offering few details.