PORTLAND — Theodora June Kalikow will serve as the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine’s interim executive director, offering transitional leadership as Abbess and co-founder Patricia Ellen concludes her administrative role at the end of this month. Kalikow is an active educational consultant and president emerita of the University of Maine at Farmington, where she served from […]
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Washington NFL team dropping racist name after 87 years
The team said owner Dan Snyder and coach Ron Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Low-income Mainers barely hanging on to keep paying rent, research shows
Some are falling behind on other bills, using food pantries or relying on federal and state assistance, which experts say is not sustainable with financial aid programs set to expire.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
St. Albans lavender farmers defy the doubters
Marie and John Kirven say they were told long ago it was not possible to grow lavender in Maine, which motivated them to grow lavender in Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
BIW strikers upbeat, determined after 3 weeks on the picket line
The work stoppage at Bath Iron Works continues without any immediate signs of conciliation between management and the shipyard’s largest union, Local S6.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Owners of Augusta restaurant say they will now follow state health guidelines
The owners of The Black & Tan at 18 Bridge St. had said they would not require employees to wear masks or collect contact information. Now, the say they will adhere to state rules for inside dining.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
For thousands of unemployed Mainers, the system isn’t working
A historic wave of unemployment claims and a flood of fraudulent filings conspired with technology problems and staffing woes to create delays and headaches for people seeking benefits.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Unemployment snafus leave three lives in limbo
Three personal tales reveal serious flaws in Maine’s system for filing and paying claims.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, Oxford Hills
A digitally divided Maine leaves tens of thousands offline
At least 83,000 Maine households lack the broadband internet experts say is necessary for economic success.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Elon Musk soars past Warren Buffett on billionaires ranking
The 49-year-old owns about a fifth of Tesla’s outstanding stock, which comprises the bulk of his $70.5 billion fortune.