The three major U.S. airlines halted flights with Israel after the country was attacked by Hamas over the weekend, while some Middle Eastern and European carriers continued to give passengers an exit route from the developing war.
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Workers at Mack Trucks reject contract and join thousands of UAW members already on strike
The United Auto Workers said 4,000 unionized workers walked out at 7 a.m., adding to labor turmoil in the industry that has ensnared all three big Detroit automakers.
Nobel economics prize goes to Harvard professor Claudia Goldin for research on the workplace gender gap
Goldin has studied 200 years of women’s participation in the workplace, showing that, despite continued economic growth, women’s pay did not continuously catch up to men’s and a divide still exists.
Downeaster pitches fare increases for the first time in 5 years
The plan to raise certain fares $2 to $10 comes as ridership has rebounded beyond pre-pandemic levels.
From Coke floats to Cronuts, going viral can have a lasting effect on a small business
Lexington Candy Shop in New York has had a line outside for over a year since a TikTok of its Coke float went viral.
Tourism resuming in West Maui near Lahaina as hotels and timeshare properties welcome visitors
Many local residents have objected to resuming tourism around the historic Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago.
Freight railroads police themselves and inspect their own tracks. Some say a disaster is inevitable.
A five-month Press Herald investigation reveals poorly maintained lines, unreported accidents and secrecy around the hazardous materials transported through Maine.
Strange brews, games, provide break from beer at Swine & Stein
Mead, kombucha, cider, wine, join beer at annual festival.
Skowhegan Savings Foundation announces $1 million Workforce Development Fund
People & Places:
MaineBiz to host 6 Maine CEOs in Freeport on Oct. 11
PORTLAND — The Mainebiz CEO Forum will bring together a panel of six Maine CEOs to each share 10 ideas that other CEOs and business executives can learn from on Oct. 11 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown, 5 Park St., Freeport. The ideas will cover everything from how to successfully run […]