Meanwhile, a pact affecting 4,000 nurses at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital awaits ratification.
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Elon Musk has lost $200 billion since November 2021
The 51-year-old entrepreneur recorded an unprecedented loss in wealth since November 2021, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Employee housing proposed for Dixfield sawmill
Irving Forest Products Sawmill plans to install four, four-bedroom mobile homes, each with two baths and a common-area kitchen.
After so much stress, the way we dress has become more about comfort
The pandemic loosened company dress codes and changed many Mainers’ mindsets about what they wear, at work and play.
HealthReach Community Health Centers recognize accomplishments
WATERVILLE — As the staff of HealthReach Community Health Centers looks forward to the new year, it is always good to reflect on the past — to learn what lessons we can, and to recognize success so it can be expanded upon. The staff is pleased to celebrate many successes from 2022, according to a […]
Franklin Memorial Hospital appoints chief nursing officer
FARMINGTON — Deanna Orfanidis, MSN, RN, has begun her new role as chief nursing officer at Franklin Memorial Hospital. As chief nursing officer, Orfanidis is responsible for advancing quality initiatives, creating a culture of safety and improving nursing engagement, according to a news release from Jill Gray, communications and public affairs manager. Most recently, Orfanidis served […]
Bill Gates made 2022’s biggest charitable donation
The philanthropist gave $5 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to back the grantmaker’s work in global health, development, policy and advocacy, and U.S. education.
Google will pay Indiana $20 million to resolve privacy suit
The technology giant continued to track users’ location data even after they opted out.
Huawei says it’s out of ‘crisis mode,’ though revenue flat
Former President Donald Trump blocked its access to U.S. processor chips and other technology in 2019.
Southwest Airlines sees day of calm after week of chaos
Federal regulators vowd a rigorous review of what happened, focusing on outdated crew-scheduling technology.