Dana Connors has been president of the pro-business organization since 1994.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 billion and will privatize company
The Tesla CEO has described himself as a ‘free-speech absolutist’ but is also known for blocking or disparaging other Twitter users who question or disagree with him.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
St. Mary’s Health System career fair set for Tuesday
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Health System is planning a career fair from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Event Center at 711 Webster St. in Lewiston. If you are looking for a new career and interested in working for a health system, you can learn more about career opportunities and meet with […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Oxford Hills Chamber luncheon at McLaughlin Garden
SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is holding its Annual Garden Clean Up & Luncheon at 9 a.m. Thursday at McLaughlin Garden at 97 E. Main St. in South Paris. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite work gloves to help clean up the garden, barn and plant sale area. Once the […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine’s planning to build a spaceport. Here’s how it could become a leader in the industry
The state hopes a new law creating the Maine Space Port Corp. is the first step toward achieving that goal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Q&A: Am I getting an $850 check from the state?
Q: Why are we getting these checks? A: The state is expecting to bring in $1.2 billion more in the next year than expected, because of a combination of federal COVID-relief money and rising tax revenues. The governor and Legislature agreed to use more than half of that surplus to help Maine people feeling the […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn among 3 Maine communities benefiting from $10.5M federal investment in renewable energy
Maxcy’s Mill Solar LLC received a $5 million loan to build a solar project in Windsor, and Waldoboro Solar LLC received a $5.5 million loan for a similar project in Washington.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine launches website to explain relief check rules
The site answers questions about the $850 checks that will be sent to many Mainers beginning in June.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Two weeks after president’s departure, Bath Iron Works remains silent
BIW, owned by Virginia-based General Dynamics, has not explained the reason for Dirk Lesko’s sudden resignation.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Photo Album: What’s being built in Auburn
Commercial construction in Auburn is up. Here’s a look at some of the construction activity around the city in April.