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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Mills joins push for region’s electric grid operations to reflect state climate goals
Five New England governors are asking the region’s grid operator, ISO-New England, to speed its transition to renewable energy.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine grants $105 million to small employers; some say it’s not enough
About 2,300 organizations received funds as part of a state program to stabilize struggling businesses and nonprofits, but over 1,300 applications were denied.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. unemployment claims jump to 898,000, highest since August
Thursday’s report from the Labor Department shows that the job market remains fragile.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine unemployment claims dip slightly as workforce crisis continues
More than 50,000 continued claims for benefits were filed last week in the state, and about 2,000 Mainers filed initial claims.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Grains takes innovative leap to expand in downtown Skowhegan
The goal is to provide housing, a space for the farmers market in the winter and to invite entrepreneurs to try out their businesses in a new building adjacent to the gristmill.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Hannaford failed consumers in tampering case, says food safety lawyer
An attorney who advises food-related businesses says the grocer put customers at risk and delayed the suspect’s arrest by not reporting the first case of adulterated pizza dough.
Posted inBusiness
Walmart to spread out deals to reduce Black Friday crowds
The retailer is moving its traditional one-day offers across three weekends in November and will limit the number of customers inside stores on those days.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin
Views and birds among the concerns over Saddleback’s new lodge and solar farm plans
Arctaris Impact Fund’s attorney says the company needs the changes to prevent tight lodging capacity and high energy costs continuing to be a drag on the bottom line.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
LAWPCA wins state wastewater award
LEWISTON — Lewiston Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority was awarded the Richard B. Goodenow Award at the Maine Water Environment Association’s Virtual Fall Convention. The award recognizes exemplary wastewater treatment operation and maintenance, training opportunities for employees to enhance growth, concern for community, and compliance with various permits, including maintaining the best quality effluent. LAWPCA […]