Foreign laborers authorized to work in the U.S. under the H-2B visa program are critical to Maine summer tourism businesses.
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Expect tight supply of heating oil, K1 kerosene this winter
From refinery issues to labor woes, industry facing big hurdles.
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HomeGoods debuts at the Marketplace at Augusta
The off-price retailer of furniture, home decor and seasonal accessories expects to hire up to 65 people for full- and part-time jobs to staff the new store at the Marketplace at Augusta.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
In Portland rally, lobstermen urge state to sue feds over regulations
Hundreds of the fishermen and their supporters turned out, calling on Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey to sue over proposed regulations that they say could kill the lobstering industry.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Greta Thunberg: Coal worse than keeping German nuclear plants on
The Swedish teen activist is promoting her new book on climate change.
Posted inBusiness
Honda will invest over $4 billion in Ohio for EV, battery production
The plan is expected to create more than 300 new jobs.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street ends mostly lower after another volatile day
The major indexes came into Tuesday with four straight losses.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Rail union rejects Biden-backed labor pact, reviving strike risk
Over 6,600 members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees vote against the tentative agreement.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Tourists flock to Japan after COVID restrictions lifted
Many will have more spending power because the yen has declined against other currencies.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Labor proposal could upend rules for gig workers, companies
Uber and Lyft dismiss the potential impact, but shares of of the ride-hailing firms tumble.