Wages are now rising faster than prices. The Federal Reserve isn’t ready to declare victory yet, since inflation isn’t consistently falling yet.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bill to improve farmworkers’ pay, conditions in Maine awaits action by Mills
L.D. 398 would legally define farmworkers as employees, making them eligible for the state minimum wage and protecting them from some overtime requirements.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston Planning Board approves development review for apartment complex on Pine Street
The redevelopment will demolish both buildings on the block, including the former bank and Sun Journal office at 40 Pine St.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Hospital facility fees to be investigated under new law
Legislation signed Tuesday by Gov. Janet Mills creates a task force to examine the fees, which also will be shared publicly.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Sports
Ousting Greg Norman, giving Woods and McIlroy LIV teams were discussed with PGA, records show
The deal to bring Saudi investment into the PGA shocked the golf world and invited scrutiny from Congress as well as the Justice Department, which is looking into potential antitrust violations.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Miami Beach aims to kill spring break image with $100 million bond
The rush of spring break partiers forced Mayor Dan Gelber to declare a state of emergency for 2 years in a row.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lisbon woman joins Androscoggin Bank’s ranks
LEWISTON — Johanna Lloyd is the new assistant vice president, retail manager for Androscoggin Bank’s Sabattus and Lisbon Street branches in Lewiston. With over 30 years of experience in banking and finance, the Lisbon resident brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role, according to a news release from the bank. Before […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Falmouth council OKs entertainment, food licenses for Old Smith Farm
The entertainment license comes with parking restrictions, however.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council approves new rules for city’s agricultural zone
Eric Cousens, director of planning, permitting and code, said the new ordinance represents a ‘significant compromise between competing interests in Auburn land use planning.’
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Local News, News
Proposal for cannabis business at Wilton bowling alley lacks application
The Planning Board held a discussion last month but lacks specifics.