A spokeswoman for the chain said the intent was to bring attention to a culinary scholarship program aimed at women but that it was ‘our mistake to not include the full explanation in our initial tweet.’
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Labor department restarts coaching program for jobless Mainers
Some people collecting unemployment benefits will get one-on-one help from career specialists to get back to work.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Gas prices soar in northern New England after production cut
Oil-producing countries extended their oil production cuts for another month, even as global demand ticks back up.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Giant batteries coming to Maine to soak up, send out excess energy
Maine policymakers want to encourage such projects as another tool to help meet the state’s ambitious climate goals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
For rural Mainers seeking broadband solutions, is Starlink the answer?
As Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets deploy more low-orbit satellites, residents in remote areas have a new option for high-speed internet service.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Workers worry about safety, stress as states ease mask rules
Many essential workers are still not eligible to get a vaccine in states lifting mandates.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Summer in Maine just might be close to ‘normal’ this year
Public health experts are cautious, but with widespread vaccination the virus may be under enough control that activities can return closer to what they were before the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Forage making some of ‘The Best Bagels in America’ according to magazine
Best bagels in U.S.? Food and Wine magazine lists three Maine bakeries.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine hires Stephanie LeBlond
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has hired Stephanie LeBlond as an oncology social worker, on a part-time basis, to assist with patients’ emotional, financial and basic needs. Funding for LeBlond’s position is a result of a one-year operating grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation. LeBlond also holds a part-time position as […]
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Fontaine Family hires Rachel Grignon
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has hired Rachel Grignon to the team at its Auburn location. Grignon grew up in Wilton and attended Mt. Blue High School in Farmington. She graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She is the general manager of the Orono […]