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Abbott Labs sued for alleged ADA, human rights and whistleblower protection violations
Two former employees say the Scarborough plant failed to accommodate their disabilities and created a hostile work environment after they outed the company for pushing out defective COVID-19 tests.
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Maine’s ‘energy economy’ grows as Trump cuts loom over zero-carbon power
The state has benefited from about $800 million made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Union leaders in Maine condemn cancellation of TSA officers contract
‘Everything we’ve worked for is in the wind,’ said a union representative for 140 federal airport security officers in Maine.
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Lost your ring at the beach or lake? Ring Finders of Maine can help you find it
‘It’s really clear that they just love to help people,’ said a Sabattus woman whose engagement ring was recovered by the group.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Money from New England grid operator could be used to promote electric vehicle subsidies in Maine
Transportation accounts for nearly half of the carbon emissions in Maine and expanding electric vehicle use would help the state achieve its target of reducing greenhouse gases by 45% in 5 years.
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In a first, New England governors push transmission boost to bring wind, hydropower through Maine
The region’s electric grid operator will oversee a more than $1 billion transmission upgrade along the Maine-New Hampshire line.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
How the pandemic reshaped Portland’s restaurant scene
Exactly five years ago, the onset of COVID in Maine, and its aftermath, caused a period of intense turnover in the restaurant industry. It continues today.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Voting on Livermore Falls town meeting warrant moved to Town Office
Changes made at the Livermore Falls Town Office have enabled voting to be held there rather than at the fire station.
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Oxford County free digital navigation program expands to Buckfield
BUCKFIELD — The Zadoc Long Free Library is the latest location to add digital navigation tech help services to its regular schedule, bringing the total to 11 available locations in Oxford County. After a trial drop-in session with Digital Navigator Jim Whitman, Library Director Kathy Hladik put tech help on the weekly calendar, saying the […]