LEWISTON — It’s not just bragging rights that are at stake, but also a shot at winning $25,000. Five local businesses have been honing their Top Gun skills ahead of judgment day, Thursday, May 12, in front of members of the Lewiston Auburn Metro Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s regional pitch-off breakfast. All the […]
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An Angel’s Wing opening new storefront at Auburn Mall
Sonder and Dram moving on up on Ash Street; Sherman Oaks California Kitchen plans fast-casual eating on Lisbon Street.
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Lewiston Adult Education offers free computer certification course
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Adult Education program is offering a free computer class to help students earn professional certifications for future employment. The Applied Technology in the Workplace course is offered in partnership with Androscoggin and Oxford County Adult Education programs. Greg Yates will be the teacher. Upon successful completion of the class, students will […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Markets surge after Powell downplays likelihood of larger rate hikes
Stocks soared to their biggest gain in two years Wednesday and bond yields dropped after the head of the Federal Reserve announced the sharpest rate increase since 2000.
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Intuit to pay $141 million settlement over ‘free’ TurboTax ads
New York’s attorney general says the company will make the payout to customers across the U.S. who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Port Authority’s interim head becomes new executive director
Maine Maritime Academy graduate Matt Burns worked on ships all over the world and also served as an official with the Maine Department of Transportation.
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Connecting women to construction careers virtual session
LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine will hold a virtual class entitled “Connecting Women to Construction Jobs” on Wednesday, May 4, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. online. This spring Maine employers will need construction workers. Take advantage of this 90-minute virtual session designed for women and underrepresented workers who are interested in exploring careers within […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Home heating oil prices in southern Maine hit nearly $6 per gallon
With warmer weather and U.S. reserves being released, a downturn in price is expected but the timing is hard to predict.
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Fed to fight inflation with fastest rate hikes in decades
Making it costlier to borrow — for a car, a home, a business deal, a credit card purchase — will compound Americans’ financial strains and likely weaken the economy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine dam owner to make changes to try to save salmon
Brookfield Renewable U.S. said Monday that it has begun shutdown procedures for dams on the lower Kennebec River to help the salmon migrate.