However, to become a driver, an employee first has to work as a package loader – a position which pays less and is mostly part time.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
More teen workers in Maine are getting hurt on the job
Maine’s Department of Labor says Maine’s tight labor market is pushing more businesses to hire teens, partly accounting for an increase in workplace violations that have included injuries.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway resident promoted to assistant project manager at Lewiston firm
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising has promoted Libby Belanger of Norway to assistant project manager. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating with internal departments to get projects scheduled and coordinated through completion and working to ensure that work is completed on time and on budget. She is also tasked with communicating with clients regarding […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Opinion
Poll: Should communities limit the number of dollar stores in an area?
There’s no shortage of dollar stores to choose from between Lewiston and Auburn. There are seven existing dollar stores in the two communities, with another slated to be built next to Advance Auto Parts on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. We want to hear from you: Do you think there are too many dollar stores in […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Harris will announce a new rule that raises worker pay on federal construction projects
The decision to update the New Deal-era Davis-Bacon Act caps off months of debate among experts about how best to mandate union requirements for federal funds.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Amtrak Downeaster ridership rebounds from pandemic slowdown
The 2023 total surpassed 500,000 passengers for the first time since 2019, indicating that the Boston-to-Brunswick service has mostly recovered from pandemic-related disruptions.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. government shutdown threat builds, imperiling soft landing for economy
The Fed will be making a key interest-rate decision in September and the increased likelihood of a prolonged shutdown could factor into that stance.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine gas prices rise about 3 cents per gallon
Two Livermore gas stations recorded the lowest gas prices in the state, according to online gasoline price tracker GasBuddy.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maine farmers still waiting on bounty of tomatoes, corn
A lack of sunshine and other weather-related factors mean late-summer crops haven’t been as plentiful.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
Man accused of cheating Home Depot stores out of $300,000 with door-return scam
Police say the Connecticut resident managed to return doors he never purchased for credit at stores in several states, including Maine.