FARMINGTON —Nicholas Perros, MD, has joined the medical staff as a hospitalist at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, providing inpatient care for patients who are hospitalized, according to a news release from Jill Gray, communications and public affairs manager at the hospital. Before joining Franklin, Perros was employed as a hospitalist by Maine Medical Center […]
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David Greenham appointed executive director of Maine Arts Commission
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission appointed David Greenham to a five-year term as executive director during its regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 17. Greenham of Gardiner has worked as interim executive director of the state arts agency since January 2021, when he transitioned from his role as chairman of the commission to help lead the […]
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. inflation and consumer spending cooled in December
Still, the data isn’t likely to alter expectations that the Fed will raise its key rate by a quarter-point next week.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Ford recalls nearly 383,000 SUVs to fix backup camera problem
The recall covers certain 2020 to 2023 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, and some 2020 to 2022 Lincoln Corsairs.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Southwest executives defend technology, staffing, scheduling
The airline is facing a DOT inquiry for a holiday meltdown in which 16,700 flights were canceled and two-thirds of its operations shut down.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
State transportation plan covers a lot of ground
Projects to be tackled included closing a gap in the Eastern Trail and replacing an aging ferry to Isleboro with a new hybrid-electric one.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
If you think your heart’s not in it, avoid shoveling wet, heavy snow
Shoveling involves a mix of activities that can strain the heart of someone with preexisting conditions that are often warning signs of a heart problem.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Massachusetts-based company gets $120 million boost to make ‘green steel’
The company’s technology was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Yellen says Africa to shape world economy as U.S. reengages
The U.S. treasury secretary visited a Ford plant in South Africa on Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
FDA declines to regulate CBD products, calls on Congress for fix
New rules could include clear labels, regulations regarding contaminants, limits on CBD levels and requirements, such as a minimum purchase age.