The City Council also accepted an updated emergency small business loan program that expands eligibility to nonprofit organizations.
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Colby College promotes Randi Arsenault
WATERVILLE — Randi Arsenault of Norway has been named assistant vice president of admissions and financial aid and dean of admissions at Colby, effective July 1. A member of the Class of 2009, Arsenault began her career at VOX Global, a strategic communications agency based in Washington, D.C. She returned to Colby in 2010 and […]
Community Credit Union promotes Kelsye Smith
LEWISTON — Community Credit Union has promoted Kelsye Smith from financial service representative to payment specialist. This change in role will move Smith from daily member service, new accounts and loan closings to managing the credit and debit card services for the credit union. In December 2020, Smith received her Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor […]
Franklin Memorial Hospital earns industry recognition
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a 2021 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX. Over the past 11 years, the INDEX has grown […]
IRS extends tax filing deadline to May 17
The move provides more breathing room for taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service alike to cope with changes brought on by the pandemic.
Quebec’s rollout of electric vehicles holds lessons for Maine
In a virtual meeting Wednesday with Maine business leaders, speakers said incentives are key to boosting adoption of electric vehicles.
Fed expects to keep its key rate near zero through 2023
The Federal Reserve is raising its forecast for inflation, predicting it will surpass the Fed’s 2% annual target after years of ultra-low inflation.
The Wrap: More comfort food, and cocktails-to-go stay
Portland gets a grilled cheese restaurant, while South Portland gets a ‘knishery.’
Workforce training available for vulnerable youth in Franklin County
Employers can host and train youth with 300 hours of paid labor under the federal Workforce Innovations and Opportunities Act.