KeyBank recently announced that Tony DiSotto, a Jay native, has been appointed market president, overseeing and coordinating KeyBank’s go-to market strategy across its various lines of business and serve as the face and voice of Key in Maine. A Key private bank market leader, he succeeds Chip Kelley, who will retire at the end of […]
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Save-A-Lot store in Farmington to close Nov. 23
Employees were notified 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Sappi announces plan to invest $418 million in Skowhegan mill
The announcement Thursday comes as Sappi says it is looking to transition its portfolio to packaging and specialty papers, pulp and biomaterials.
U.S. consumer inflation eased to 7.7% over past 12 months
The year-over-year increase, down from 8.2% in September, was the smallest rise since January.
Sleigh drivers wanted? Postal Service looks to staff up in time for holidays
A hiring event at a Portland post office highlighted the many open jobs there and across the region. The worker shortage could get more acute as the holidays approach.
Geiger acquires Brandam as part of strategic growth plan
LEWISTON — Geiger has recently acquired Brandam LLP, a Hertfordshire-based promotional merchandise provider, the promotional products company announced. Geiger will take care of Brandam’s extensive client base and continue to support its branded merchandise needs as part of Geiger’s strategic plan for local and global expansion. Brandam, owned by Paul & Gail Copping, has operated […]
Musk lays out vision for Twitter in public meeting with advertisers
A coterie of large advertisers and marketing agencies have said they will slow down or pause spending on the site while they assess how Musk operates it.
DFD Russell Medical Centers welcomes new physician assistant
TURNER — announces board-certified physician assistant Rachel Samardak has joined its team. She attended the Le Moyne physician assistant program where she became certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Samardak practices health care […]
Malayka Harriman joins Maine Source Homes & Realty
AUBURN — Malayka Harriman, a native of Auburn, has joined Auburn-based Maine Source Homes & Realty as a sales agent/Realtor. “We are delighted to bring on board someone of Malayka’s drive and commitment to client service,” Jon Mercier, designated broker and owner at Maine Source Homes & Realty, said. “We proudly support Malayka in her […]
Facebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 13% of its employees as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.