The retailer benefited from two of the hottest retail segments over the past year – comfort items like slippers, pajamas and loungewear, along with outdoor gear.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Medical cannabis studies ramp up, offering hope to some opioid users
Some researchers believe cannabis can help wean prescription opioid users off the addictive and potentially deadly drugs. Others aren’t so sure.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
IRS warns of potential delays for child poverty initiative in $1.9 trillion stimulus
A new program to combat child poverty authorized under American Rescue Plan is at risk of early delays, as the IRS grapples with its massive tax backlog and recent decision to extend the tax-filing deadline until May 17.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston construction debris recycling plant investing $1.5 million in upgrades
The investment will boost the recycling and reuse rate from 60% to more than 70%, according to company officials.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
Sen. King joins request to rescind ban on seasonal, employer-sponsored visas
They include H-1B visas, widely used by major American and Indian technology company workers and their families, H-2B visas for nonagricultural seasonal workers, J-1 visas for cultural exchanges and L-1 visas for key employees of multinational corporations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine extends state income tax deadline to May 17
The change aligns with the federal government’s extension of the federal income tax filing and payment deadline.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine business survey reveals optimism despite need for more aid
Respondents were about twice as likely to express optimism as pessimism about the coming year – 41% to 23%.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New jobless claims hold steady as Maine readies extended aid
About 2,600 people filed new benefit claims or reopened previous claims last week, the Maine Department of Labor reported Thursday.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Oxford Casino, hotel bet on a safe reopening
Oxford Casino expands to 50% customer capacity March 26; rehiring laid-off workers and adding new staff.