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Posted inBusiness, Maine
South Portland’s Dead River Co. announces leadership change
The propane and heating oil provider said Thursday that its president and CEO, Deanna Sherman, will retire at the end of June.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Mortgage rates edge up, adding hundreds to buyers’ monthly payments
High prices and multiple-offer situations have made it almost impossible for first-time home buyers to purchase property this spring. Rising mortgage rates compound that problem.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Slightly more Americans sought jobless aid last week
The total number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits remained at its lowest level in more than five decades.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Fraud prevention seminar for seniors set in Paris
PARIS — Norway Savings Bank and SeniorsPlus will offer two fraud prevention training sessions for seniors Thursday, May 19, at the First Congregational Church of South Paris, 17 E. Main St.Sarah Porter, the supervisor at the bank’s South Paris branch, and other volunteers from the bank, will provide a one-hour presentation called “Safe Banking for […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston businessman joins Maine Business Advisors
LEWISTON — Shivam Kumar, the former owner of Break coffee shop in Lewiston, has joined Maine Business Advisors as a business broker. Maine Business Advisors is a full-service business consulting and brokerage firm, assisting business owners in business valuations, growing and expanding their operations, selling their business, preparing for retirement, and planning for their future. […]
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Safety watchdog group gives Central Maine Medical Center top marks.
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center announced it has received its eighth consecutive A grade for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction recognizes CMMC’s success with protecting patients from harm and errors in the hospital. “This is a remarkable achievement for CMMC, but should come as no surprise,” said Steve Littleson, president […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Video: See the Edward Little High School construction project from above
Nearly all the exterior work is complete on the new high school under construction in Auburn.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, News
‘A very difficult day’: St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center to end maternity services
The hospital cites declining birth rates as part of the reason for ending its women’s health services at the end of July.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Biden sees bigger role for U.S. farms because of war in Ukraine
The president visits a family farm in Illinois as his administration announces three policy shifts to help American farmers amid global challenges.