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MaineHealth joins list of Maine employers offering paid parental leave

by J. Craig Anderson September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

Several of the state’s largest employers now offer some form of paid leave for mothers and fathers following the birth or adoption of a child.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

New wood stove standards ignite concerns about cost

by Tux Turkel September 22, 2019September 22, 2019

This is the last heating season retailers can sell units that don’t meet a stringent 2020 rule.

Business, Local & State, News

A primer on cordwood

by Staff Report September 22, 2019September 23, 2019

If you want to get the most out of your wood stove, you have to fuel it well.

Business, Local & State, News

Maine home sales set a record in 2018, and they’re not far off the pace this year

by J. Craig Anderson September 19, 2019September 20, 2019

Through August, the total number of sales was less than 1% below the first eight months of 2018 – the state’s best sales year ever.

Business, Food & Dining, News

As Maine’s climate warms, what’s on the menu likely will change

by Meredith Goad September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

Chefs and scientists offer opinions on what we’ll be eating in 50 years.

Business

Retail experts: Focus on customer for a competitive edge

by Carol Coultas September 18, 2019September 19, 2019

Three executives with deep experience in the world of retail offered advice on how to navigate its rapidly changing landscape, including how to compete with behemoths like Walmart and Amazon. Eric Blom, director of external communications and community relations for Hannaford; Brian MacLeod, associate director, customer service for Wayfair; and Steve Pogson, principal of Helm […]