Experts say China’s ban forced Maine and the country to confront ‘flaws’ in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.
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Despite pandemic challenges, Thomas College’s 2020 grads employed and making impact in central Maine
Of Thomas College’s 238 graduates in the Class of 2020, 88% are employed despite a changing job market.
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Alibaba fined $2.8 billion for anti-competitive tactics
China’s ruling Communist Party says anti-monopoly enforcement, especially in tech, is a priority this year.
Posted inBusiness
After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss
Activists say companies routinely punish employees who try to organize unions – and get away with it.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Fishing industry blasts Netflix ‘Seaspiracy’ documentary for suggested seafood boycott
The film has drawn the ire of local and national seafood experts for claiming that there is no such thing as a sustainable fishery.
Posted inBusiness
Sun Journal wins four New England journalism awards
Reporters, designer, photographer, executive editor honored for work.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Puritan evacuates Pittsfield factory Thursday due to carbon monoxide
The factory was evacuated Thursday night and workers were sent home. On Friday, the problem was discovered to be a malfunctioning heater leaking carbon monoxide.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Finance commissioner details breakdowns, rising cost of state’s payroll software system
The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee is considering whether to open an investigation into a technology upgrade that has cost the state more than $34 million to date and is years behind schedule.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Tambrands proposes $15 million expansion in Auburn
“We are excited about the opportunity for continued growth at the Auburn facility and our ability to further positively impact the community, especially in the midst of a pandemic,” a company spokesman said Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Amazon warehouse workers reject union bid in Alabama
The National Labor Relations Board says 1,798 employees voted against the union while 738 were for it.