The shrimp prefer cold water and their population health is imperiled by the warming of the ocean off New England. The Gulf of Maine, in particular, is warming faster than most of the world’s oceans.
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Workforce Maine offering dislocated workers help through new federal grant funding
Recognizing the national economic emergency caused by the pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued a National Dislocated Workers Grant to assist workers who have been dislocated as a result of COVID-19. This emergency grant provides individualized assistance to anyone over 18 whose job has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Working through the […]
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Melania Trump announces NFT venture, with some proceeds going to charity
It’s unclear what percentage of the proceeds will be donated, or whether the donations will be given to specific foster child-related charities.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Politics
Biden acknowledges his $2 trillion package is stalled, but vows it will pass
The president issued a statement Thursday evening as it became increasingly apparent that Democratic senators would not meet their Christmas deadline, largely because of unyielding opposition by Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Ransomware attack on global company impacts major Maine employers
MaineHealth and Hannaford say they use timekeeping services provided by Kronos but not its payroll software.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
The first phase of Lewiston’s Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment moves ahead
The 74-unit Wedgewood development on Pine, Walnut, Bartlett and Pierce streets received MaineHousing funding this week.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice hires Ron Hood
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice has hired Ron Hood as the new manager of volunteer resources, an addition to its dedicated volunteer team. Hood most recently served as system manager of volunteer services at Central Maine Healthcare where he was responsible for overseeing all volunteer programs operated at Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge allows voter-approved ban on power line to take effect
He finds that Avangrid did not make its case that the measure passed by voters in November should not become law on Sunday.
Posted inBethel, Business, News, The Buzz
Le Mu Eats moves from a food trailer to Main Street in Bethel
BETHEL — The owners of Mu Noi Brunch closed the popular Center Street restaurant in June after almost a year in business to focus on their original Bethel location, teasing at the time about opportunities for growth. That growth is almost official: Le Mu Eats is moving from a food trailer on Mechanic Street into […]
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U.S. home construction rebounded 11.8% in November
The Northeast had the biggest jump, rising 27.5 percent.