CNN and the Gannett newspaper chain are laying off staffers this week. Other cuts are expected at other major news organizations.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills given donation from Ocean State Job Lot
PARIS — Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills received a $1,500 gift card from Ocean State Job Lot to purchase supplies, including pet food, beds, toys and chews, cleaning supplies and more, in addition to a $1,000 check. It also received an offer of personal protective equipment, which included a mix of sanitizer, sanitizing wipes […]
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Senate moves to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
The measure now goes to President Biden’s desk for his signature.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Recurring U.S. jobless claims rise to highest since February
Although the gauge has been rising for the last two months, it’s still near historic lows. In Maine, the number of unemployment claims fell from the level in the preceding week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Walgreens paid $68,000 in penalties this year for failing to meet staffing requirements
State regulators found violations at 10 of the pharmacy chain’s locations around Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland housing prices could increase at 2nd-fastest pace in U.S. next year
Home prices aren’t growing at the blazing-fast speeds of the past few years, but in southern Maine they could still increase by double digits in 2023, according to a report by one real estate website.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Employees at Little Dog cafe in Brunswick vote to unionize
Workers at the Little Dog by the Met are now part of Workers United, a union that represents employees in the food service industry.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Petition to replace CMP, Versant with consumer-owned utility has valid signatures to get on ballot
But an opposition group, which is mounting a citizens initiative of its own, says it has gathered enough signatures to blunt the effort.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Sherman Oaks California Kitchen closes
After just a few short months, Sherman Oaks California Kitchen at 50 Lisbon St. has closed its doors permanently. It’s not clear when the new sandwich shop actually closed, although some postings on social media indicate it was late October or early November. The store’s Facebook page has been largely scrubbed and the owner, Aaron […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, The Buzz
Gowell’s Shop ‘n Save in Greene plans grand opening Friday
The new 25,000 square foot store was built next to the old one on Route 202.