Under the plan, the U.S. and other nations will increase liquified natural gas exports to Europe this year.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Private equity firm announces $30 million investment in Jocko Fuel in Jay
JAY — Goode Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has announced a $30 million investment in Jocko Fuel, a rapidly growing provider of premium sports and lifestyle nutritional products. JOCKO FUEL is the new entity. Previously, Origin Labs owned the primary brand Jocko Fuel and the headquarters and warehouse/distribution location in Jay, Nicole Beach, […]
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Maine
Androscoggin County population shrinks by 5 people while most Maine counties have grown thanks to in-migration
New census figures for April 2020 to July 2021 show growth in 14 of 16 counties, driven by in-migration that was strong enough to offset a natural decrease in population.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Former Tom’s of Maine employee alleges sex discrimination, hostile workplace in lawsuit
Sharron Desrochers, of Alfred, says she was harassed and bullied by male co-workers and her employer refused to respond or allow her to transfer to a different shift or position.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Androscoggin County to close on Center Street property for sheriff’s office
Unhappy with the location, Auburn officials last month placed a 180-day moratorium on building a new public safety facility.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine regulators propose tougher performance standards for power utilities
The Maine Public Utilities Commission is considering a plan to add new standards through rulemaking that would be similar to those proposed in a pending bill being debated in the Legislature.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
American weekly jobless claims at lowest level since 1969
Earlier this month, the government reported that employers added a robust 678,000 jobs in February, the largest monthly total since July.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is back at ‘full steam’
Loyal customers and comfort food cravings helped carry sugarhouses through the pandemic, but maple producers are excited to see visitors again, face to face.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Video: See how close new development can get to Lake Auburn
The sandpit on Gracelawn Road was recently rezoned for development.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lobstermen’s group stresses connection to Maine tourism as new regulations approach
The head of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association emphasized at a hospitality industry event Wednesday the threats the industry faces through new regulations and legal challenges.