Two Mainers and an unknown number of out-of-state contractors working on a Maine Veterans’ Homes facility in Augusta have tested positive for the coronavirus, the Maine CDC said.
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Covetrus reports increased sales, net loss in first quarter
Higher debt and operating expenses caused the Portland-based veterinary technology and services provider to post a net loss of $33 million.
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Geiger Star winners announced
LEWISTON — Geiger, the nation’s largest privately held promotional products distributor, recently presented its quarterly Geiger Star Awards, which are given to associates who have been nominated by fellow associates. Gerry Gauthier, a distribution specialist III and assistant to the facilities manager, acted quickly after being made aware of a water leak that had essentially […]
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OTELCO hires Brian Lemp
NEW GLOUCESTER — OTELCO has hired Brian Lemp as a marketing and sales project manager/analyst in the company’s New Gloucester office. Lemp was the sole analyst for the team that was responsible for financial data, customer data and trends in the overhauling of Northwell Health’s menus to offer better quality food with a cost savings. […]
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Virus test made by company in Scarborough scrutinized for accuracy
The Maine CDC is conducting its own analysis of Abbott Laboratories’ rapid-results test in response to questions about whether it’s producing a high rate of false negative results.
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Central Maine Healthcare hires Dr. Hector Tarraza
LEWISTON — Dr. Hector Tarraza has joined Central Maine Healthcare as its new chief of the Oncology Institute and associate chief of surgery. Having served as chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Maine Medical Center in Portland for many years, Tarraza has had a distinguished career serving thousands of patients in the state of Maine. […]
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Mills allows lodging operators to host out-of-staters starting June 1
A new executive order permits hospitality businesses to begin taking reservations for June 1 bookings, with non-residents asked to quarantine for 14 days on an honor system.
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Recently sold Emera Maine rebrands itself as Versant Power
The electric utility, which serves northern and eastern Maine, was purchased in March by Enmax Corp., a western Canadian utility.
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Hannaford looking to add 2,000 workers at stores in New England and New York
The Scarborough-based supermarket chain says it is working with major employers in the hospitality, tourism and retail industries to connect furloughed workers with open positions in its 182 stores.
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Maine knowingly reported misleading jobless data
Claims data from the state Department of Labor show nearly 157,000 claims have been filed since March 15, but more than 30,000 of those are duplicates.