Wolfden Resources’ proposal for a mine just south of Patten will likely be the first test of a state law that opened the door for metal mining in the state.
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New textile recycling program places bins across Kennebec Valley
The nonprofit Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is partnering with a New Hampshire company to offer drop-off locations across the Kennebec Valley for recycling clothing and other items.
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Lewiston salon offers $3,000 hiring bonus for hairdressers
Orbit Hair Styling owner Richard Stone says hairdressers are that hard to come by.
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Portland-based Covetrus reports net income of $54 million for second quarter
The company, which provides veterinary technology, products and services, generated revenue of $1.03 billion for the quarter.
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Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies includes 12 in Maine
Portland skincare products maker Brickell Men’s Products had the highest rank in the state, at No. 133, with 3-year revenue growth of 2,774%.
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Law school grads raise concerns about bar exam during pandemic
Maine’s summer exam has been postponed for 2 months, preventing new graduates from starting their legal careers – and beginning to pay off their loans.
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The Wrap: Two new restaurants, and a longtime employee leaves Fore Street
Paella Seafood has opened in Portland, and Kuno is scheduled to come in the fall.
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Federal aid limits COVID-19 damage to Maine state budget
Expanded unemployment benefits, stimulus checks and the Paycheck Protection Program helped to soften the economic impact of restrictions and kept the state’s budget from falling deeply into the red.
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Top CEOs pledge to hire 100,000 low-income and minority New Yorkers
Companies include Amazon, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and NBCUniversal.
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Trump aide: White House ‘didn’t micromanage’ Bath shipyard negotiations
Peter Navarro, assistant to the President for trade and manufacturing, said Trump instructed him to contact professionals to help BIW and Local S6 reach an agreement to end the ongoing strike, “but all the hard work was done by the negotiators.”