On Saturday, Meyer was ceremonially inducted into the Maine Press Association’s Hall of Fame in recognition of her advocacy for government transparency, her leadership of newspapers in central and western Maine, and her door-knocking, cold-calling brand of journalism.
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Maine State Credit Union announces 2022 award recipients
AUGUSTA — Maine State Credit Union recently announced this year’s employee award recipients including Kalee Michaud, Shelley Rowe, Michael Covach, Alex Guiou, Porscha Ware, Kiley Connor, Mitch Ryan and Milicent Markle. “This year’s award recipients exude excellence in every aspect of their lives — whether personal or professional,” Stephen Wallace, president and chief executive officer, […]
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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose
Still, many people are expected to continue receive it for free once the U.S. government stops buying the shots, the drugmaker says.
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Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem
Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they’re taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month’s midterms.
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IRS raises contribution limits for retirement savings plans
Americans will be allowed to contribute more of their money to 401(k) and similar retirement saving plans next year.
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Unemployment in Maine ticking back up after summer low
After falling from pandemic highs to a low of 2.8% in July, the jobless rate crept upward slightly in September.
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Winslow-based Standard Waterproofing acquires New England Fireproofing
WINSLOW — Female-owned commercial waterproofing company Standard Waterproofing has announced the acquisition of New England Fireproofing, a commercial fireproofing company out of Freeport. In operation since 1991, Standard Waterproofing has diversified its services to businesses throughout Maine. The acquisition of New England Fireproofing adds to Standard Waterproofing’s suite of services, including moisture protection, thermal and […]
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Judge denies request to continue work on NECEC transmission corridor
Lawyers for the CMP-backed project to bring hydropower from Quebec through western Maine had asked a court to reconsider an injunction halting the work while the case progresses.
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Driverless car development sets ablaze a bonfire of billions
While executives and investors alike are in some cases heading for the exits, well-capitalized companies in the space are plowing ahead into new markets and projects.
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EU leaders divided on gas price cap at energy crisis summit
They’re looking to foil the Kremlin’s strategy to choke off gas supplies to the bloc at will.