The city of Auburn is proposing a credit enhancement agreement with the developer of Stable Ridge that would return 50% of new value to the developer.
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More U.S. job offers include retirement benefits, student loan help to lure workers
Many companies are ‘expanding their benefits offerings’ amid high employee turnover.
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Wendy’s turns to AI-powered chatbots for drive-through orders
The chain declined to comment on how the technology might reduce the need for employees.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
See inside the Auburn Olive Garden as it gets ready to open
Rumored to be coming for years and nearly two years in the making, the national Italian-themed restaurant comes to life.
Posted inBusiness
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events
Disney has amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lobstermen facing another rule that may affect their catch
A new rule could limit the minimum size of lobsters that can be legally harvested. Fishermen say the specifics would mean crossing 1-pound lobsters off the menu.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Brunswick coffee shop employees strike after forming union
The Little Dog Coffee Shop’s workers recently voted to unionize, and its owner said he has been willing to work out a new contract.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
L.L. Bean unveils details of its $50 million Freeport campus makeover
Last week, the retail giant announced plans to broaden outdoor spaces, merge outdoor equipment and revamp entrances, walkways and parking at its flagship store in Freeport.
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Sun Journal brings home New England press awards
WALTHAM, Mass. — The Sun Journal has won seven New England Newspaper & Press Association awards, announced at Saturday’s annual association convention, including four first-place awards. State writer Steve Collins won first-place honors in history reporting for his look back at then-Sen. Edmund Muskie’s bid for the White House in 1972, and how a fake […]
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U.S. to propose new rules for airline cancellations, delays
The pledge continues a push by the Democratic administration to require airlines to improve customer service, and comes just weeks before the start of the peak summer travel season.