Moe’s Original Bar B Que is having such a hard time filling jobs that it’s offering one free meal a day to anyone who refers a new worker, for as long as that person is employed, or until Jan. 1, 2020, whichever comes first.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Deering Lumber purchased by Illinois company
U.S. LBM said it was attracted to the Biddeford company because of its customer base and product offerings.
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Default electricity rates in northern, eastern Maine to spike nearly 16%
Regulators approved a new standard offer that increases the residential rate from 7.22 cents per kilowatt-hour to 8.37 cents for people who don’t choose their own power supplier.
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Ratepayers won’t be charged for CMP’s lost revenue, company official says
A vice president for the power distribution company tells regulators that CMP – and possibly its shareholders – will cover the cost of delayed bills to about 3,400 new customers.
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Regulators may make shareholders absorb cost of CMP billing delays
The utility failed to charge about 3,400 new customers for months, citing lack of staff and inability to keep up with new accounts.
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With flannel back in fashion, retailers are feelin’ the love
The preferred fabric of hunters and lumberjacks is also embraced by millennials, leading to a spike in sales.
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Two Portland neighborhoods queue up for benefits from Small Business Saturday
Woodfords Corner and Washington Avenue businesses in the East End have been clobbered by ongoing construction projects, so buy-local advocates are trying to send some shoppers their way.
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Memorable experiences are increasingly given as gifts, making receivers happy
This holiday season, treat the people on your nice list to some hands-on adventures – like ax-throwing or dance class – for a chance to create memories that last a lifetime.
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Bankruptcy auction of historic Danforth Inn postponed to allow time for possible purchase
The owners of the 9-bedroom Portland inn hope the additional time will allow potential buyers to work out their financing.
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Unemployment in October remained at historic lows
Although it ticked up slightly to 3.4 percent, it is still lower than the national average.