Both tout a victory that appeared elusive just days ago.
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As retailers leave cities, one grocery chain is trying to stay
Stores face crime, decreased foot traffic in urban centers and inflation-related issues.
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Bonnie Aleck joins Farmington firm
FARMINGTON — Financial consultant Bonnie Aleck has joined the Western Mountain Financial Services team. Aleck brings over 36 years of professional experience in the financial services industry, serving communities in the River Valley. Western Mountain Financial Services is locally owned and located at 189 Main St. The firm offers services such as investment and retirement […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
More businesses require teens to be chaperoned by adults, curbing their independence
For many teens, roaming shopping malls, hanging out at amusement parks, and watching a movie at a local theater with their peers have been long considered the rites of passage to adulthood
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Outdoors
Mainers divided over rise of glamping
Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop ‘glampgrounds’ that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.
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Palliative medicine center appoints two for Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
LEWISTON — The Maine Center for Palliative Medicine, an offering of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, has appointed two people for this year’s Nurse Practitioner Fellowship. The fellowship aims to provide specialized training in hospice and palliative care, equipping nurse practitioners with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver compassionate and effective patient-centered care. Amy […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Debt ceiling deal reached by Biden and Republicans now set to go to Congress
The compromise announced late Saturday risks angering both Democratic and Republican lawmakers as they begin to unpack the concessions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Maine adjunct professors join push for wage increases
The instructors acknowledge they have different roles than full-time faculty but say they should be paid similarly for performing the same tasks.
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Testing ‘difficulties’ delay launch of faster Acela trains, Amtrak says
New Acela trains scheduled to debut this fall need more analysis to ensure they can safely operate on the curvy and aging tracks between Washington and Boston, railroad officials said.
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After yearslong delay, DEA revokes license of drug distributor over opioid crisis failures
Morris & Dickson Co. failed to flag thousands of suspicious, high-volume orders at the height of the opioid crisis, officials say.