Whit Richardson

Portland Press Herald

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Published
October 29, 2014

FairPoint cites spike in vandalism of its equipment

Spokesmen for the company’s striking workers said FairPoint is trying to make them a scapegoat, and that its use of less-capable temporary workers is the root of the problem.
Published
October 23, 2014

Police in Maine, NH called about FairPoint worker harassment

Augusta and Waterville police say they have had no trouble with strikers and replacement workers.
Published
October 21, 2014

FairPoint accuses unions, employees of causing disruptions before storm

The company says actions by striking workers threaten ‘the service needs of our customers.’
Published
October 19, 2014

1,700 striking FairPoint workers don’t have union strike fund

Many workers secured part-time jobs this summer to make sure they had their own contingency plan, according to a union official.
Published
October 16, 2014

FairPoint reassures customers as workers strike in Maine, two other states

The telephone and Internet company says it has ‘comprehensive contingency plans’ to continue providing service.
Published
October 8, 2014

Analyst: Mill closure boosts Verso’s finances

The closure also is expected to result in a better balance between the continent’s coated-paper production capacity and the decreasing amount that the market can absorb.
Published
September 23, 2014

Bankruptcy filing appears to end era in Maine papermaking

Great Northern Paper files for liquidation, shattering hopes that its last mill would reopen in the Millinocket area, once the heart of the state’s industry.
Published
September 17, 2014

Augusta, Portland PepsiCo warehouses to close

Affected employees will be offered other positions in the area, the company says.
Published
September 2, 2014

Tech report describes potential growth industries for Maine

Maine Technology Institute enlisted the Battelle Institute to assess industries such as alternative energy that could boost Maine’s fortunes.
Published
August 28, 2014

Lockout or strike looms after talks on FairPoint contract stall

The telecom company declares an impasse in negotiations, and unions file a federal complaint accusing it of not bargaining in good faith.