As demand for cocoa climbs, the African nations where most of it is grown are seeking more compensation for impoverished farmers.
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NorthStar 4-H Youth Mentoring program receives $120,000 commitment from Norway Savings Bank
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank recently announced a gift of $120,000 over six years to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s NorthStar 4-H Youth Mentoring program. The gift was made as part of UMaine Extension’s Adopt a Cohort fundraising campaign to support individual classes in the six-year mentoring program aimed at raising aspirations of students in […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Jury finds that Nappi Distributors did not discriminate against female sales rep
Michele Tourangeau had sued the company for gender discrimination in 2020.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Walgreens pulls abortion pills in most red states after legal threats
A group of 20 Republican attorneys general sent a letter to both Walgreens and CVS Health warning that the companies could face legal consequences if they decided to mail and distribute abortion medication in their states.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
A year after record-breaking catch, value of Maine lobster landings are lowest in a decade
The volume of the 2022 harvest was about the same as the 2020 catch, but the dollar value was only half the total of last year’s.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Lee Auto Mall to get a facelift
The Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep dealership will be getting a new look for the service center entrance.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Tucci + Co. Salon has more growing pains
The salon has moved into a new space and are adding services.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
SCORE Central Maine named 2023 regional chapter of the year
AUBURN — SCORE Central Maine has been named Northeast Region 2023 Chapter of the Year, the highest annual recognition for SCORE chapters. The Northeast region, one of eight regions covering the entire U.S. includes Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. SCORE Central Maine was recognized for its outstanding involvement, impact, and […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Another Citylink bus down; schedule modified
On Wednesday, the Androscoggin Valley Council of Government announced the grim news that Auburn bus routes 4, 5 and 9 will be modified as a result of the bus shortage.
Posted inBusiness
Computer chip money underwriting ‘woke’ agenda, Republican senators say
Requiring some recipients of the $39 billion to offer child care and encouraging the use of union labor are elements of the CHIPS and Science Act funding guidelines announced Tuesday.