The Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed, a nonprofit located in Winthrop, has hired Tom Mullin as its executive director. “We are extremely proud to introduce our talented and committed new executive director to the Cobbossee Watershed,” said Elizabeth Neale, president of the FOCW’s board of directors, according to a news release from Mercedes Arnold, FOCW […]
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Dirigo Labs wins Stage One of 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
Dirigo Labs is a Stage One winner for the 2023 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition. The Waterville-based accelerator will receive a $50,000 cash prize to build strategic partnerships supporting the launch, growth and scale of STEM/R&D-focused small businesses by creating an SBIR/STTR media lab, according to a news release from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Dirigo […]
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Waterville-based chamber hires customer service specialist
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce in Waterville welcomes Deborah Hellman as its new customer service specialist. She has been named to the position, replacing Katelyn Hood, who worked for the chamber less than one year. Hellman had a 25-year career in the aviation industry, focusing on passenger service and ground handling operations. She most recently was […]
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Golden Pond Wealth Management employee completes exam requirements
WATERVILLE — Alexis Bowman, relationship manager at Golden Pond Wealth Management, has successfully completed the requirements for her Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Exam. This exam was designed to ensure candidates have an understanding of various securities, products, ethics and regulation. The Series 66 exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for […]
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Maine Craft Association, partner appoint new executive director
The Maine Crafts Association and Shop Maine Craft board of directors has appointed Whitney Gill as its new executive director. The eighth director in the organizations’ 40-year history, she first joined the association as an artist and retail gallery staff member in 2013, according to a news release from the association. Working across MCA & […]
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Biden says Labor nominee Julie Su represents American dream
Julie Su’s nomination drew swift support from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer saying Tuesday that she would be ‘phenomenal’ in the job.
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Eli Lilly plans to slash some insulin prices, expand cost cap
Eli Lilly said it will cut the list prices for its most commonly prescribed insulin and for another insulin by 70% or more in the 4th quarter, which starts in October.
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Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L. Bean sued over a ‘waterproof’ claim
The Freeport-based retailer is the target of a class-action lawsuit alleging the company falsely promoted some of its foul-weather footwear.
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Elizabeth Holmes has 2nd child as she tries to avoid prison
A March 17 hearing will determine whether she remains free during an appeals process that could take years.
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Nissan recalls over 809,000 SUVs; key defect can cut off engine
The action covers certain Rogues from the 2014-20 model years and the Rogue Sports from 2017-22.