The Augusta Chipotle closed in July after workers sought to form a union, and company officials said they were unable to adequately staff the restaurant.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Contractor who bilked dozens of central Maine homeowners, many elderly, sentenced to 3 years in prison
Tony J. Glidden, 34, continued to take deposits from homeowners after he was arrested on theft charges, providing them with excuses, but no work, while stealing more than $130,000 from two dozen clients.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Why some places haven’t given up their mask mandates
The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it’s to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn Police say speed was a factor in the car crash at the Burger King drive-thru
“We looked up and we see this car flying through the air and coming right at us,” said Gary Girard, whose car was struck at the drive-thru.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Plans for Augusta bagel shop in former mill building draw praise for community focus
Sand Hill Bagel Co. developers hope the shop, which is slated to open next spring in the last remaining building of the former mill, will become one with the neighborhood and city park.
Posted inBusiness, Oxford Hills
Bolster’s Decorating in South Paris closing for good after 46 years in business
The building has been a fixture in town since 1852.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
First Payroll Management Inc. employee retires after 19 years
AUBURN — Payroll Management’s first ever employee, Paul Morlock, is retiring in 2022 after 19 years at the family-owned and operated payroll processing, time and attendance, and tax support services provider. Morlock is credited with writing the software that Payroll Management initially used to manage client’s payroll needs. The software has since been changed and […]
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Skowhegan Savings breaks ground on new Farmington location
FARMINGTON — Skowhegan Savings broke ground this week on what will be its future home in Farmington. The new branch, on Wilton Road next to Hannaford Drive, will replace their current location next door. “We have been in our current location for the past 10 years,” said David Cyr, president and chief executive officer of […]
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Delegates from U.S. Department of Commerce visit Auburn Manufacturing
A creton crisis is averted at Hannaford; The Lewiston Ramada hotel is sold to a New York hospitality group.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Maine International Film Festival in Waterville went ‘so, so tremendously well,’ organizers say
The 25th annual festival, known as MIFF, drew filmmakers from as far as California, Mexico and the United Kingdom and moviegoers from all over the world, according to festival director.