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Maine has costliest COVID telehealth screenings, national survey says

by Edward D. Murphy October 7, 2022October 9, 2022

The average cost of an online, remote screening for COVID-19 was $55 in the state.

Business, Noteworthy

A&A Brochu Logging recognized by Maine Forest Products Council

October 7, 2022

NEWRY — The Maine Forest Products Council awarded A&A Brochu Logging with its Outstanding Logger Award at its 62nd annual meeting Sept. 19. The award, presented by board member Chris Fife, recognized the company for exemplary on-the-ground performance while conducting early commercial thinning, its commitment to the well-being of its employees, the community and Maine’s […]

Business, Noteworthy

Good Shepherd Food Bank receives grant to advance food processing venture

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Maine announced that Good Shepherd Food Bank is receiving an award of $99,999.00 to purchase a broccoli floret machine as part of a growing partnership with Maine food producers and processors. Harvesting Good, a wholly owned subsidiary of Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine, is on a mission […]

Business, Nation / World, News

Dan Wieden, adman who coined ‘Just Do It’ for Nike, dies at 77

by Phil Davison The Washington Post October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Dan Wieden was responsible for the slogan that lifted Nike to the multi-billion dollar apparel company its known as today.

Business, Franklin, News, The Franklin Journal

Farmington Solar, construction company enter agreement to pay $20,100 civil penalty

by Donna M. Perry October 7, 2022October 9, 2022

The penalty is for soil erosion violations at one of the solar projects in New England located in Farmington.

Business, Nation / World, News

Facebook is warning 1 million users about stolen usernames, passwords

by Naomi Nix The Washington Post October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

The company announced Friday that it identified more than 400 malicious Android and iOS apps this year that target internet users in order to steal their login information.

Business

Another month of solid hiring suggests more big Fed hikes

by PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

September’s unemployment rate dropped from 3.7% to 3.5%, matching a half-century low.

Business, Noteworthy

Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice’s Ken Albert selected to serve on technical expert panel

October 7, 2022October 10, 2022

LEWISTON — Ken Albert, president and chief executive officer of Androscoggin Home Healthcare + Hospice, has been appointed to serve on the National Hospice Special Focus Program Technical Expert Panel. Following the final ruling of the 2022 Home Health Prospective Payment System, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice spearheaded the creation of such […]