FARMINGTON — Blake Hotchkiss of Wayne has been appointed emergency department director at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital. He oversees clinical activities within the unit to ensure the delivery of patient- and family-centered care. He also manages business operations and serves as a mentor and coach, fostering the professional growth of the care team. Deanna Orfanidis, chief […]
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Cargo volume in Portland Harbor broke records in 2023, but pace of growth is slowing
Imports dipped by about 2.4%, while exports increased by 5.5%, according to data from the Maine Port Authority.
Germany’s CO2 emissions are at their lowest in 7 decades, study shows
BERLIN — Carbon dioxide emissions in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, dropped to their lowest level in seven decades as the use of coal declined unexpectedly sharply in 2023 and economic pressures weighed down production by energy-intensive industry, according to a study released Thursday. Germany aims to cut its emissions to net zero by 2045 and […]
Microsoft’s new AI key is first big change to keyboards in decades
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special ‘Copilot key’ that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.
Burnt Ends Barbecue restaurant moving to Auburn
Shenanigans LLC will open a brick and mortar store in Lewiston; a speakeasy is being planned for downtown Lewiston.
Will 2024 be the year employers crack down on remote work? Not so fast
Fully remote employees are 10% to 20% less productive. But hybrid workers were about as productive as those in the office full-time – and may achieve better financial results.
National advocacy group blames hospital consolidation for Maine’s high health care costs
Hospitals contend other factors – such as Maine being the oldest state – are driving up costs in the state.
13-year-old gamer becomes the first to beat the ‘unbeatable’ Tetris – by breaking it
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match.
Springworks Farm to propose TIF district to Lisbon officials
Springworks’ founder and attorney spoke about benefits to the town and company.
Yoga studio is a long time coming for owner and Bethel
After searching for a few years, Mary Kate Jamieson opened her studio at the end of October on Parkway Road.