MEXICO — Oxford Federal Credit Union donated $500 checks to seven food banks from Canton to West Paris to help during the holidays. Additionally, a $500 Visa gift card was sent to the activities department at Rumford Community Home to purchase gifts for the residents there and checks for $1,000 were given to Daddy O’s […]
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Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Norway Savings Bank donates to 10 area nonprofits
NORWAY — As a result of an unprecedented, financially challenging year for nonprofits due to COVID-19, Norway Savings Bank made more than 30 donations to deserving organizations, totaling over $100,000 for year-end gifts. The organizations provide a wide range of services – from nutrition support, housing, education, LGBTQ+, health care to arts and culture and […]
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Millions of dollars. Thousands of plants. Breaking down Lewiston-Auburn’s year in marijuana
The budding cannabis industry went into full bloom in Maine in 2020 once the first licenses were issued for adult-use marijuana, and Auburn has become one of the biggest players in the state.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine regulators deny request to ban out-of-state waste
A group of environmentalists had petitioned the Board of Environmental Protection to put an end to the practice.
Posted inBusiness
Photo: Foundation set for CMMC Cancer Care Center
The $33 million facility in Lewiston is scheduled to open in early 2022.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Linnell, Choate & Webber hires Haley K. Hunter
AUBURN — Linnell, Choate & Webber has hired Haley K. Hunter to join the law firm as an associate. Hunter will concentrate her practice in the areas of criminal defense, family law, juvenile law, protections from abuse/harassment and general civil litigation. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s job losses worse than in any recession in 50 years
The percentage of jobs lost in the state since February was more severe than in any economic downturn since 1969, according to a new state analysis.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Facebook bans Trump through Biden inauguration, maybe longer
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said the risk of allowing Trump to use the platform is too great, following his incitement of a mob that later touched off a deadly riot in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000
The continued weakening of the U.S. job market coincides with other signs that hiring and economic growth are faltering under the weight of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
Bangor concrete company expands to Auburn
• Major expansion at Gammon’s Garden Center & Landscape Nursery
• New owners for a historic Lisbon Street property