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Domino’s Pizza is slated for Farmington
Fernando Jantorno Stelser, owner of HF Enterprises, Inc. in Bath, received approval for the project Oct. 18.
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Powell says Fed may accelerate pullback in economic support
As of now, the new variant hasn’t been factored into the agency’s outlook.
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Stock losses deepen after Fed hints it may dial back aid faster
Investors are worried about the impact of a new coronavirus variant, omicron, about which little is known yet.
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U.S. consumer confidence falls in November to nine-month low
U.S. consumer confidence was held back by rising worries about inflation and lingering concerns about the coronavirus.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Summer hotel, restaurant spending smashed record in Maine
Nearly $2.5 billion was spent in hotels and restaurants in Maine between June and September, blowing past the mark set in 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
AVCOG hosts free online customer engagement webinar
AUBURN — The Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments is presenting the free webinar Boosting Customer Engagement with Corey Zimmerman from The WanderWeb on Dec. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. It’s open to businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. Zimmerman will teach the importance of using websites to maximize engagement to […]
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Dirigo Technology hires Israel Roy
LEWISTON — Dirigo Technology has hired Israel Roy as a technology consultant and senior engineer. Roy has been providing technology support services to clients in Maine for the past 15 years with experience supporting clients in the medical, manufacturing, retail and professional services sectors. He resides in Farmington with his wife and two daughters.
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Stocks rise as Wall Street steadies after omicron slide
Friday’s tumble may have been exacerbated by many traders taking the day off after Thanksgiving.
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Environmental groups seek suspension of power line project’s federal permits
The groups have asked the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Department of Energy to suspend permits for New England Clean Energy Connect, citing the project’s other recent setbacks.