The protest, part of a national ‘day of action’ organized by the parent union of the Maine State Nurses Association, comes as the association negotiates its first contract with Maine Medical Center.
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House Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Twitter, Alphabet, Meta and Reddit
The House select committee issued subpoenas to four social media companies who have so far provided ‘inadequate response’ to requests for information and records relating to the spread of misinformation and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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Portland company sued over Bronx apartment fire that killed 17 people
LIHC Investment Group is one of three owners of the New York apartment building that caught fire Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World
Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for businesses, but allows it for health care workers
The court’s conservative majority concludes the administration overstepped its authority by seeking to impose the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s vaccine-or-test rule on U.S. businesses with at least 100 employees.
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Norway Savings Bank donates to Western Foothills Land Trust
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank has given the Western Foothills Land Trust a $15,000 grant, payable over three years, to help purchase a state-of-the art Pisten Bully snow groomer for the Roberts Farm Preserve. The trust has signed a lease-to-own arrangement with Kassaboher of Auburn. With its tiller capacity and ability to gather snow onto […]
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Business space, housing could come to former Lisbon mill site
Four options for the lot formerly occupied by the Worumbo Mill feature a waterfront park, parking space and room for recreation.
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U.S. jobless claims rise to the highest level since mid-November
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 23,000 to 230,000.
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Pingree and Collins press Postal Service for answers on mail delays
Some Maine residents have complained in recent weeks that regular mail is being delayed for days or going undelivered.
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Stocks edge higher as inflation report keeps rate hikes on track
The modest gains were led by technology stocks, which have been choppy in recent days.
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Senate Democrats push rival bill sanctioning Russia over Ukraine
They seek to derail a Republican proposal that the White House fears could undermine unity with European allies.