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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
10% of Maine child care centers closed during the pandemic, threatening ‘the workforce behind the workforce,’ experts say
With Maine child care facilities closing and financial pressure on those still open, concerns rise that parents won’t be able to return to work.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Abbott Laboratories disputes report that it told Maine workers to toss millions of COVID-19 tests
The company, which has plants in Westbrook and Scarborough, reportedly disposed of rapid antigen tests as cases declined and just before the delta variant created a huge new need for them.
Posted inBusiness
GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts because of fire risk
The recall and others raise questions about lithium ion batteries, which now are used in nearly all electric vehicles.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lawsuit against Maine T-shirt company over whale logo is withdrawn
National clothing retailer Vineyard Vines has dropped its lawsuit against Arundel-based Mountain Tops over alleged trademark infringement.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Maine
Bixby Chocolate to open artisan café in Colby College’s Paul J. Schupf Art Center in Waterville
The Rockland-based company had previously planned a location at 173 Main St., but will instead open a location at the Art Center that’s currently under construction and scheduled to be finished by the end of 2022.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Montana only state to ban vaccine requirements for employees
The law has raised concern among employers across the state as Montana struggles with a rise in COVID-19 cases that is once again straining the state’s health care system.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Opposition to vaccine mandate heightens health care providers’ workforce concerns
Many health care employers can ill afford to lose any staff, which will happen if the workers don’t get vaccinated by Oct. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s recycling market recovers after years-long downturn
The value of household paper, cardboard, metal and plastic surged in the last year as demand for materials intensified.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Boy Scouts get conditional approval of $850 million bankruptcy deal
However, the judge rejected 2 key provisions of the deal, potentially jeopardizing the agreement.