After nearly five months, Writers Guild of America leaders and Hollywood studios reached a tentative agreement Sunday to end a historic screenwriters strike.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Fifty years ago, the energy crisis officially began. And it hasn’t ended.
An attack in the Mideast led to an oil embargo in the West, and Mainers learned just how precarious their energy situation could be. The repercussions remain.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Jury rules for Lewiston woman in religious discrimination case against hospital
Helen Crabtree complained Central Maine Medical Center discriminated against her because of her religious beliefs.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Expanded program brings more hands-on learning to new Edward Little High School
Some of Lewiston Regional Technical Center’s most in-demand courses are now at the new Auburn high school, with more planned in the next few years.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
FTC poised to sue Amazon for antitrust violations
It will be the agency’s fourth swipe at the online retail giant this year.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Franklin Memorial Hospital adds pain medicine specialist
FARMINGTON — Ruslan Abdukalikov has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as a physician of pain medicine at the hospital. Pain management helps ease pain and improve the quality of life for those suffering from chronic and acute pain. Itis treated by a team and through a plan customized for each patient’s condition and […]
Posted inBusiness, Election 2023, Maine, News
Two Maine labor groups oppose public utility, citing change in worker rights
Union leadership fears that if Question 3 passes, it will change the status of workers from private to public, affecting their rights. Backers of the ballot measure say that won’t happen.
Posted inBusiness
Auto workers expand strike to 38 locations in 20 states; Biden plans visit to show support
Stellantis and General Motors are targeted for the expanded strikes while Ford is spared after meeting some of the union’s demands.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News
Wilton to vote on halting marijuana business licenses
WILTON — The Board of Selectpersons voted Tuesday to hold a special town meeting Oct. 17 to vote on a six-month moratorium on licenses for cannabis businesses. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Town Office. Town Manager Perry Ellsworth said the moratorium would allow a committee comprised of selectpersons and Planning […]