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Business, Maine, Nation / World, New England

Winter heating forecast: A perfect storm of high prices, tight supply, global chaos

by Tux Turkel October 30, 2022October 31, 2022

The Russia-Ukraine war, lagging supplies and limited refining are creating havoc in the heating oil market, and Maine is especially vulnerable.

Business, Maine

As heating costs soar, Mainers worry about the price of warmth

by Hannah LaClaire October 30, 2022May 16, 2023

Oil costs are at record highs, electricity rates are increasing and temperatures are dropping. The result could be a crisis for Maine residents this winter.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education

CMCC offers real-world training, degrees for high-demand jobs in Maine

by Christopher Wheelock October 30, 2022October 30, 2022

‘Given the current climate, their prospects (of getting a job) are near 100%.’

Business, Noteworthy

Tri-County Mental Health Services welcomes Ernestine Perreault

October 28, 2022

LEWISTON — Tri-County Mental Health Services welcomes Ernestine Perreault as substance use disorder program manager. She joins the organization with extensive experience providing substance misuse and behavioral health care services to veterans and Mainers struggling with addiction. She began her career as a mental health and substance abuse specialist with the U.S. Air Force. She […]

Business, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Sugarloaf Mountain development application awaiting final approval

by Donna M. Perry October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Decisions on state permits are anticipated in the next few weeks.

Business, Nation / World, News

Elon Musk bought Twitter. Now what?

by Rachel Lerman Washington Post October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

The entrepreneur, who changed his Twitter bio this week to read ‘Chief Twit,’ is expected to take Twitter private and potentially lay off thousands of employees.