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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Rail union rejects Biden-backed labor pact, reviving strike risk
Over 6,600 members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees vote against the tentative agreement.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn Planning Board gives favorable recommendation for watershed density change
The change is tied to a proposed update to the septic system design standard in the watershed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News
Gasoline prices on the rise again, around the nation and in Maine
It’s still cheaper to fuel your car here than in much of the U.S., but don’t look for the recent bargains to continue.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Chemical company to pay more than $185 million to remove mercury from Penobscot River
A federal judge on Tuesday approved the settlement calling for Mallinckrodt U.S. LLC to pay for remediation of mercury released by the now defunct HoltraChem plant in Orrington.
Posted inBusiness
Biden’s promise to review pot laws leaves companies in limbo
Industry leaders like what they’re hearing, but aren’t as excited as you might expect.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Brandi Meisner selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced Brandi Meisner, vice president of operations at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, was selected to participate in its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to […]
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Dr. Anfin Erickson joins Franklin Health Surgery
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital announces that Dr. Anfin Erickson, a general surgeon, is providing patient care at Franklin Health Surgery and surgery at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Besides general surgery, Dr. Erickson’s specialties include thyroid/parathyroid and colon surgery. A high honors graduate of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Dr. Erickson completed his general […]
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Poland Town Clerk Judy Akers receives Ethel N. Kelley award
POLAND — Town Clerk Judy Akers has received the prestigious 2022 Ethel N. Kelley Award during the Maine Municipal Association’s 86th annual convention Oct. 5. Akers, who has served as the community’s town clerk for 46 years, is believed to be one of the longest serving clerks in Maine. She is widely respected for her […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
On eve of potential sale, Maine’s largest public company is fending off lawsuits
The possible $35 million settlement of a 2019 suit against Covetrus Inc. comes as shareholders will decide Tuesday whether to sell the veterinary technology and services company to a pair of private investment firms.