Amazon reported that that programming interfaces at its data centers in the Eastern United States were ‘seeing impact.’
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Bridgton, Rumford hospitals named among Top Rural Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group
LEWISTON — Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, both Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital were named on Tuesday as Top Rural Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group. Both hospitals are within the Central Maine Healthcare system. The Top Hospital designation is bestowed by The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization of employers […]
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Billionaires’ wealth surged to record during pandemic, report says
The 2,750 of them accumulated $4.1 trillion during a pandemic that put 100 million people into extreme poverty.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Travel bans killing South Africa’s safari tour business
Lodges are experiencing cancellations and few new reservations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Long-term state revenue projections ‘volatile,’ Maine lawmakers told
The words of caution come as the Legislature prepares to debate what it should do with $822 million in additional revenue being projected for the current two-year budget.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Warehouse space being built behind the former Promenade Mall in Lewiston
The $1.3 million addition adds 64,800-square feet to the property.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
The price before Christmas: Costs of holiday decorations head north
Price increases and delays are not just hitting decorations and artificial trees: A variety of factors including fires and extreme heat have upped the prices on natural trees.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices
Even Christmas trees aren’t immune to the pandemic-induced shortages and inflation plaguing the economy
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Madison widow sues Wisconsin company hired to clear cut NECEC transmission corridor
Shannon Rollins-Allen alleges that Northern Clearing Inc. should be held accountable for her injuries and the death of her husband when their vehicle was struck by a truck driven by a company worker.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn City Council indefinitely postpones vote on strip zone expansion
Move comes after many residents speak against the proposal, meant to break off more area for residential development.