Hotel housekeepers have for years waged a fierce battle to restore automatic daily room cleaning that was scaled back at many properties during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz – and concerns about what it means for human labor
The Robot Cafe in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, is using preprogrammed robots to deliver food to customers.
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Northbridge Companies mark 20 years with party in Hallowell
The celebration featured a fundraising effort for Northbridge’s Compassionate Caregiver Fund.
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F.X. Marcotte’s legacy goes far beyond home furnishings
Francois Xavier Marcotte was a major benefactor in the Lewiston community and a crusader for the poor, the elderly and the working class.
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Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try 4-day workweek
The government has launched a ‘work style reform’ campaign that promotes shorter hours and other flexible arrangements along with overtime limits and paid annual leave.
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On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world
X missed a deadline imposed by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes to name a legal representative in Brazil, triggering the suspension.
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Turnpike traffic expected to be heavy this Labor Day weekend
Traffic on the Maine Turnpike was up about 5% through July 31, and other signs point to a strong tourist season this year.
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Wall Street climbs as S&P 500 closes out fourth straight winning month
A late-afternoon rally helped stocks bounce back from a midafternoon slide.
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Car wash planned for early next year in Waterville
A Washville official said the company is set to build the car wash at 460 Kennedy Memorial Drive, just west of Taco Bell and near Interstate 95.
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Owners of The Landing at China Lake selling restaurant for nearly $1 million
The nearly 50-year-old lakeside ‘dock and dine’ establishment is hitting the market as its owners look to upgrade from seasonal to year-round operation.