Leaders of the Governor’s Economic Recovery Committee say any recovery plan for Maine must work in concert with protecting public health.
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Walmart to require customers to wear masks at all its stores
The company said the policy will go into effect on Monday to allow time to inform stores and customers.
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The Wrap: Laotian food with a southern twist comes to Auburn
Corsetti’s closes temporarily, free ice cream for Portland nurses, and Hawaiian shave ice comes to the Eastern Prom.
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Lewiston to develop inspection program for lodging houses
City staff said Tuesday that Lewiston should create its own inspection program for lodging houses, as the state considers ending inspections.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers approve $120 million in bonds for broadband and transportation
The state borrowing will pay for transportation improvement projects and a boost to high-speed internet.
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Striking Bath union fires back after shipyard files charge
Local S6 call on members of Congress to pressure BIW into negotiating a fair contract with the union
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
White House signals openness to unemployment compromise as crucial deadline looms for 30 million Americans
In less than two weeks, the federal program that provides a $600-per-week increase to unemployment benefits will expire.
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Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows’ diets
By tweaking their diet, Burger King said Tuesday that it believes it can reduce a cows’ daily methane emissions by about 33%.
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Fontaine Family hires Bruce Mason
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader has hired Bruce Mason to the team at its Auburn location. Mason grew up in Turner and graduated from Leavitt Area High School. He attended the University of Maine at Machias. Mason’s background includes retail management/buyer of goods at a large Maine-based retail chain. Mason resides […]
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Hebron Academy hires Edwin Nunez
HEBRON — Hebron Academy has hired Edwin Nunez as the new director of admission and financial aid. Nunez has worked in various roles at Hebron since 2012, including dormitory parent, coach and Spanish teacher, and on-campus international student program coordinator. He spent three years as the senior associate director of admission at Thornton Academy in […]