The license will be reinstated if the New England Clean Energy Connect project’s developer wins its legal fights over state land or a pending statutory ban.
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Jury holds CVS, Walgreens, Walmart responsible for role in Ohio opioid crisis
This was the first time pharmacy companies had completed a trial to defend themselves in a drug crisis that has killed a half-million Americans over the past 2 decades.
U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease gas prices
Gasoline usually responds at a lag to changes in oil prices, and administration officials suggested this is one of several steps toward ultimately bringing down costs.
Central Maine Human Resource Association names 2022-23 board
Central Maine Human Resource Association has announced its new board of directors members for 2022-23: President: Barbara Lovejoy, director of human resources, OTELCO President-elect: Jordan Payne Hay, attorney, Skelton Taintor & Abbott Past president: Cindy Letourneau, director of human resources, Androscoggin HomeHealth Care and Hospice Membership co-directors: Mary Kozicki LaFontaine, director of employee development and […]
Franklin Memorial Hospital appoints Leslie White as clinical dietitian
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has appointed Leslie White as clinical dietitian, providing evidence-based practice that is specific to patients’ nutritional goals in inpatient and outpatient settings. White has worked in the field of nutrition for 15 years with extensive experience in nutrition counseling, motivational interviewing and promotion of behavior change. She has additional certification […]
Geiger announces 3Q Geiger Star Awards
LEWISTON — Geiger, the nation’s largest privately held promotional products distributor, recently presented its quarterly Geiger Star Awards to associates nominated by fellow associates for their efforts to work the values of The Geiger Way. The individuals who received the Geiger Star Award were Trish Whitlock and Julie Vickers. The team recipients include: the US […]
YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston promotes two employees
AUBURN — YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston has promoted two staff to executive leadership. Nicole Oberlander has been named executive director of fitness, health and wellness. In this role, she will oversee the Y’s current fitness locations, as well as facilitate the merger of the Y’s newest center in Lewiston. In addition, Oberlander will supervise indoor and […]
New cafe and refurbished furniture shop for Auburn
• Auburn resale shop moves to Lisbon
• Live and Work in Maine event at Gritty’s Tuesday night
Maine home sales down again in October as prices rise
Continued low inventory in Maine’s housing market led to a nearly 11% decline in single-family home sales across the state.
Wastewater rules, not climate change, closing coal-fired power plants
The expense of stricter pollution controls on wastewater leave many coal-fired plants unable to compete with renewable and natural gas-fired plants.