Vehicle transactions over the 4 days from Friday through Monday were lower than last year and well below the record set in 2019.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Here’s how the government wants to disaster-proof your home
On this first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, federal officials are announcing a new initiative to modernize building codes
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Food truck lottery for coveted Eastern Prom spots leaves 5 trucks out in the cold
Operators of the trucks that weren’t chosen Wednesday met with the city manager to voice their concerns.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lottery will determine which food trucks can operate in Eastern Prom park
Some are worried about the impact on business if they’re not selected for 1 of the 10 spots on Cutter Street in the city’s pilot program.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Haley Ward Inc. announces new Lewiston hire
LEWISTON — Chris Williams has joined Haley Ward Inc. as a project engineer at the company’s Lewiston office. Williams has more than four years of experience working in the environmental consulting field. He has a wide variety of experience in Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, remediation, construction support and associated reporting. Williams […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Biddeford workers say their push to unionize comes from love of their jobs
The union organizers in Biddeford are young. They say they want Starbucks to live up to the ideals it espouses.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
At Poland Spring Resort, Maine Tourism Association inducts employees into Hall of Fame
POLAND — As part of its 100th year celebrations, the Maine Tourism Association held its annual meeting and centennial gala May 19 and 20 at Poland Spring Resort. The organization was founded as the Maine Publicity Bureau by Hiram W. Ricker, son of the founder of Poland Spring, with the goal of “advertising the attractions […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New unions in Portland make racial justice a top priority
Young, progressive workers say they want enforceable contracts that reflect management’s pledges of support for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season
Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state’s most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Under pressure: Maine lobster processors embrace tech to create new menu items
Processors say high pressure opens up new product options, saves consumers from the hassle of shell removal and cuts down on labor at the processing plant.