Organizers of the University of Maine Graduate Workers Union want to remedy what they say are poor pay and benefits, and say their peers at similar schools are compensated more fairly.
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Auburn votes down proposed credit enhancement agreement with developer of Stable Ridge
Officials said they were concerned about setting a precedent for future private development.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Work on NECEC transmission line may begin again soon
The Department of Environmental Protection has lifted a stop-work order on the stalled power line project, which is backed by Central Maine Power affiliates.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Backers of paid family leave in Maine have high hopes for new bill’s prospects
Details of the legislation were released Tuesday and a public hearing is slated for May 25.
Posted inBusiness
Nominations sought for Maine Family Business Awards
Awards celebrate the best family-owned businesses in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Haddock is overfished off New England, regulators say, as they cut quotas
However, numerous fishermen say the assessment of a decline in the stock doesn’t match what they’re seeing on the water, where haddock appear to them to be plentiful.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Why it’s hard to hire a contractor to work on your home
Labor shortages and the increasing cost of doing business have made it harder to find skilled tradespeople to tackle home to-do lists.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
McCarthy says debt ceiling deal possible this week as Biden cuts short upcoming foreign trip
The president and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are trying to strike a budget deal before the U.S. Treasury runs out of cash to keep paying the nation’s bills, which could occur as soon as June 1.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland moves up in top 10 ‘Best Places to Live’
U.S. News & World Report said the city’s national ranking reflects its charm, ‘do it yourself spirit,’ access to recreation and a variety of living settings.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
TSA testing facial recognition at more airports, raising privacy concerns
Advocates are concerned about how the data is collected, who has access to it and what happens if it gets hacked.