The granddaughter of L.L. Bean allegedly failed to pay the firm a required commission related to the sale of a retail building in Freeport.
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Teamsters expected to authorize a nationwide UPS strike for later this summer
The strike vote could bring the country a step closer to the largest work stoppage in 26 years, as soon as Aug. 1.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Tambrands expansion continues at hectic pace
Since 2000, the company has invested more than $350 million in the Auburn plant.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz, Uncategorized
Sliders Sports Pub hopes to become a cornhole destination in Lewiston
Plans are to fill the massive 9,000-square-foot space in the Lewiston mall with seven boards, a retail pro shop, restaurant seating, bar and a stage for live music and events.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lunch-only destination opens on Lisbon Street
Tambrands expansion continues at hectic pace; Sliders Sports Pub hoping to become Lewiston’s cornhole destination and more.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine wants to use $200 million to expand broadband access, starting where it’s needed most
The state is deciding how to use federal funds for improving high-speed internet access, and wants public input on some of the priorities that have been identified so far.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Workers want to stay remote, prompting an office real estate crisis
Since the pandemic, employers – particularly in major cities – have been struggling to get their workers to return to the office, while others have given up and allowed workers to go fully remote.
Posted inBusiness, News, Schools & Education
It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. Not doing so could cost you
More than 40 million Americans will have to start making federal student loan payments again at the end of the summer under the terms of a debt ceiling deal approved by Congress.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Google must break up digital ad business over competition concerns, European regulators say
It’s the first time the EU has told a tech giant that it must split up key parts of its business over violations of its strict antitrust laws.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Cases of check fraud escalate dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible
The activity is fueled by a rise in organized crime that is forcing small businesses and individuals to take additional safety measures or to avoid sending checks through the mail altogether.