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With attendance still lagging, Maine theaters weigh whether to stay patient or adapt
An analysis of audience data suggests most theaters are operating at 60%-80% of 2019 levels, but many in the business believe a full recovery from the pandemic is still possible.
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Portland’s Cong Tu Bot is first independent restaurant in Maine to unionize in 40 years
Owners Vien Dobui and Jessica Sheahan encouraged the organizing and recognized the union after a unanimous vote by the 21 workers.
Posted inBusiness
Many EVs will lose tax credit under rules proposed by Treasury
The big issue is where battery parts and minerals for electric vehicles come from.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Secretary of state OK’s wording for ballot question that could block public utility
If successful, voter approval would be required for a consumer-owned utility, such as one being proposed on the same November ballot, to take on more than $1 billion in debt.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston native elected to ACHCA board of directors
LEWISTON — Piper Shores Chief Executive Officer Philip D. Jean, a Lewiston native, has been elected to the American College of Health Care Administrators board of directors. The nonprofit professional membership association is dedicated to administrative leadership and excellence in post-acute and aging services care across the spectrum of health care services. Jean has over […]
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Lewiston native Paul Coulombe receives Governor’s Award for Tourism Excellence
AUGUSTA — Lewiston native Paul Coulombe recently received the Governor’s Award for Tourism Excellence. The 2023 honor recognizes Coulombe for his impact on tourism in the Boothbay region, his commitment to his employees’ well-being, and his generous philanthropy. In presenting the award at this year’s Governor’s Conference, Gov. Janet Mills said, “Paul Coulombe is a […]
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Orthopedic surgeon joins Franklin Memorial Hospital
FARMINGTON — Dr. Ian Dickey has joined the Franklin Memorial Hospital medical staff as an orthopedic surgeon, providing patient care at Franklin Health Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery at the hospital. Dickey was most recently employed as an orthopedic surgeon at Anschutz Medical Center in Colorado and the Department of Veterans Affairs at Eastern Colorado Health […]
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Steve Morin honored for 50 years of service at Blanchette Moving & Storage Co.
LEWISTON — Blanchette Moving & Storage Co. congratulates Steve Morin for 50 years of excellent service. Morin started working for the family business in April 1973 after serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he received many honors, including the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. The company said loyal and dedicated team […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Wheelers Insurance awarded $5,000 donation for Team Hailey Hugs
PARIS — Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded Wheelers Insurance a 2023 Make More Happen Award for its volunteerism with Team Hailey Hugs. The nonprofit organization champions fundraising, awareness and awards grants to families living with the financial strain of childhood cancer. The award includes an initial donation of $5,000 for Team Hailey Hugs. “Helping […]