On Tuesday, residents voted 578-350 to defeat the article, which allows progress to continue on a proposed solar project on Ridge Road.
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What’s inside the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill passed by Congress
The House has passed a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston may offer forgivable loans to local landlords
City staff proposed changes to one of Lewiston’s pandemic relief programs after only three businesses applied for loans.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Maine not alone in finding fault with human resources software firm
Some lawmakers are calling for an investigation of the state’s contract with California-based Workday Inc., which was hired to update Maine’s antiquated employee benefits system but walked off the job last month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine stands to get billions in relief from Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Funds for a wide variety of groups, interests and needs are included in the $1.9 trillion package that Congress is expected to approve Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
As tax deadlines approach, Maine accountants calculate uncertainties
State and federal guidelines concerning treatment of forgiven pandemic relief loans and unemployment income still need clarification, prompting tax preparers to delay filing.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Frontier Airlines to offer spring flights between Portland and Tampa
The budget airline will offer a month of direct flights to the popular Florida destination three days a week starting in April.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn
101-acre solar array wins approval in Lewiston
City staff estimate the $29.1 million project could bring in $500,000 in taxes annually.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Central Maine Healthcare Oncology Institute hires Therese K. White
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare Oncology Institute has hired renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon Therese K. White as the director of the Breast Care Center. One of the leading breast reconstruction surgeons in Maine, White also specializes in hand surgery, skin cancer reconstruction and body contouring. She was most recently president of Plastic and Hand […]
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Geiger announces 4Q Geiger Star Awards
LEWISTON — Geiger, the nation’s largest privately held promotional products distributor, recently presented its quarterly Geiger Star Awards to associates, who have been nominated by fellow associates in recognition of their efforts to work the values of The Geiger Way. Chris Pomerleau, facilities manager, helped with projects that included the Educate Maine virtual event, with […]