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Ocean State Job Lot holds Augusta store grand opening
AUGUSTA — Ocean State Job Lot recently held a grand opening for its Augusta location at 42 Whitten Road. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Augusta Mayor Mark O’Brien and Ocean State Job Lot personnel. Festivities also included complimentary caricatures, photos with Santa, giveaways and a live broadcast with DJs from Cruisin’ 93.5. Located in […]
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Healthy Communities of the Capital Area in Hallowell names new hire
Sarah Sims plans to contribute to building a healthier, more resilient food system for Maine.
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Skowhegan Savings Bank announces Season of Giving recipients
Twenty $1,000 grants were awarded to local nonprofits.
Posted inBusiness, News
New owner of Richard’s Florist adds gift shop, delivery in Farmington
Shannon Monahan previously worked as a social worker and for other florists before buying Richard’s in late summer.
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Albertsons gives up on merger, sues Kroger for failing to secure deal
Albertsons – owner of 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine – said a merger with Kroger would help them better compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Alex Jones keeps Infowars for now after judge rejects The Onion’s bid
Families of the Sandy Hook victims had backed The Onion’s bid.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine got only one bid on its latest 10-year liquor contract
The state wouldn’t discuss the negotiations, but experts say that having a single bidder undermines competition and increases the need for transparency.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation & World
Proposed merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons is halted by federal, state judges
Kroger and Albertsons – owner of 19 Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine – said a merger would help them better compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Feds announce permanent extension of asylum seeker work permits
Sen. Angus King, Rep. Chellie Pingree and Gov. Janet Mills recently asked federal officials to extend the maximum amount of time eligible immigrants and asylum seekers have for extensions on work permit renewals, from 180 days to 540.