AUBURN — UScellular has promoted Joel Parlin to sales manager at the store at 730 Center St. In this role, Parlin is responsible for leading his team of wireless technology experts to help customers select the devices, plans and consumer electronics to best meet their needs. Parlin brings more than six years of wireless experience […]
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Maine records slight job gains in October as labor crunch continues
The state gained about 900 jobs last month, marking continued sluggish growth in a competitive labor market.
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At Gov. Mills’ request, NECEC will suspend construction on power corridor project
NECEC Transmission LLC said it will cease work on the $1 billion project until its legal challenge to a pending statutory ban plays out in court.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
Lewiston macaron maker cheerfully buys Sabattus bakery
The former owner of Front Porch Bakery promised they ‘will NOT sell to a grouchy person.’ The new place opens Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston program looks to help people traverse ‘panicked’ housing market
‘Renter 2 Owner’ offers a first-time homebuyer course that covers budgeting, financing and mortgages, and home maintenance and repair.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
More than 8,000 Mainers have gotten health insurance through the state’s new marketplace
During the first 2 weeks of enrollment, a total of 8,278 Mainers signed up for health insurance coverage through Maine’s new marketplace.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Stonewall Kitchen closing cooking school after 13 years
The specialty food company says it will open a Stonewall Home Store in the space at its York headquarters in the spring.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News, The Buzz
In full bloom for Small Business Saturday in Auburn, new owner for Sabattus bakery
• Dirigo Federal Credit Union expands back-office space in Auburn.
• Freeport company leases room for book storage in Lewiston
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Boxes are piling up at Maine businesses, creating safety problems
South Portland firefighters worry about stores that have boxes in aisles and blocking exits and not enough workers to move them.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Pressure on Fed’s Powell is rising as inflation worsens
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell surely expected to have some breathing room after taking the first step this month to dial back the Fed’s emergency aid for the economy