The National Trust for Local News has agreed to purchase 5 of the state’s 6 daily papers and 17 of its weeklies in an effort to preserve local journalism.
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The New York Times disbands sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic
Journalists on the sports desk will move to other roles within the newsroom and no layoffs are planned.
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As UPS workers prepare for strike, Maine businesses hope it won’t be delivered
The giant shipping company and the Teamsters have left the bargaining table, and a strike could force UPS customers and consumers to consider some hard choices.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
A vacancy rate of zero is pushing up rents and has Lewiston and Auburn embracing any and all new housing
A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn’t the answer, more housing is.
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Climate change ratchets up stress on farmworkers on the front lines of a warming Earth
As Earth this week set and then repeatedly broke unofficial records for average global heat, it served as a reminder of a danger that climate change is making steadily worse for farmworkers and others who labor outside.
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Franklin Savings Bank names Sherri Lewis branch manager in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN – Franklin Savings Bank has promoted Sherri Lewis to branch manager of its Skowhegan location. She has been an integral part of the team for nearly 20 years and has consistently demonstrated her dedication to her work and the community she serves. “Sherri is a wealth of banking knowledge,” said Morgan Cote, senior vice […]
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Taffy Davis awarded certification in nursing informatics
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital has announced that long-term employee Taffy Davis, MSN, RN-BC, has been awarded certification in nursing informatics by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This certification is designed for registered nurses who have a strong background in both nursing and informatics. Davis is just one of two care team members employed by […]
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McKee Law attorneys earn New England Super Lawyers honors
McKee Law attorneys Walt McKee, Matt Morgan and Kurt Peterson each received honors from New England Super Lawyers. McKee has, for the 12th year in a row, been named as a 2023-24 New England “SuperLawyer.” He has been practicing for 30 years and is a veteran of more than 200 civil and criminal jury trials. […]
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Camden National Bank accepting 2023 Leaders & Luminaries nominations
Renée Smyth, Executive Vice President Chief Experience & Marketing Officer Camden National Bank 2 Canal Plaza Portland, ME 04101 (207) 518-5607 Rsmyth@CamdenNational.bank Camden National Bank is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Leaders & Luminaries Awards. The annual awards honor four outstanding nonprofit board members who go above and beyond to dedicate themselves to […]
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U.S. slowed hiring but still added solid 209,000 jobs in June in sign of economy’s resilience
Many industries are still adding jobs to keep up with consumer demand and restore their workforces to pre-pandemic levels.