Picketing has begun at Kaiser Permanente hospitals as some 75,000 workers who say understaffing is hurting patient care go on strike in 5 states and the District of Columbia.
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Maine needs 84,000 new homes in the next 7 years, report finds
The study is the first to examine the need for housing both now and in the future, and across all income levels statewide.
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Supreme Court justices signal support for U.S. consumer agency’s funding system
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s backers say it has provided crucial safeguards against corporate power.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Colorado high court to hear case against Christian baker who refused to make LGBTQ-themed cake
The key issue in the case is whether the cakes Jack Phillips creates are a form of speech and whether forcing him to make a cake with a message he does not support is a violation of his First Amendment right.
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Biden says that all 10 drugs targeted for the first Medicare price negotiations will participate
The drugs in discussion include the blood thinner Eliquis and the diabetes treatment Jardiance.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
How are ancient Roman and Mayan buildings still standing? Scientists are unlocking their secrets
With the rising threats of climate change, there’s a growing call to make modern construction more sustainable.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council approves Farwell Street contract zone in first reading
A development team led by David Gendron has said it intends to build a multifamily development of up to 321 units focused on those 55 years and older on an 11-acre parcel off Farwell Street.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn
Maine CDC warns of hepatitis A exposure at Lewiston restaurant
Marco’s Italian Restaurant reported a case in a worker. Patrons at the business in mid to late September should seek a vaccine.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lovell land trust hires education, community engagement coordinator
LOVELL — Elizabeth “Lizzy” Echard has joined Greater Lovell Land Trust staff in the new position of education and community engagement coordinator. Echard comes from the Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, area and brings several years of experience in environmental education and volunteer management. She will be responsible for developing and coordinating the trust’s signature environmental education programs, […]
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Oxford Hills Chamber presents four awards at 44th dinner
POLAND — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce recently presented four awards at its 44th awards dinner at Poland Spring Resort. The Legacy Award went to Al Bancroft. The Business of the Year Award was given to the Bennett Radio Group. The Suzanne Grover Community Service Award went to the Pink Feather Foundation. And the […]