The pandemic loosened company dress codes and changed many Mainers’ mindsets about what they wear, at work and play.
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HealthReach Community Health Centers recognize accomplishments
WATERVILLE — As the staff of HealthReach Community Health Centers looks forward to the new year, it is always good to reflect on the past — to learn what lessons we can, and to recognize success so it can be expanded upon. The staff is pleased to celebrate many successes from 2022, according to a […]
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Franklin Memorial Hospital appoints chief nursing officer
FARMINGTON — Deanna Orfanidis, MSN, RN, has begun her new role as chief nursing officer at Franklin Memorial Hospital. As chief nursing officer, Orfanidis is responsible for advancing quality initiatives, creating a culture of safety and improving nursing engagement, according to a news release from Jill Gray, communications and public affairs manager. Most recently, Orfanidis served […]
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Bill Gates made 2022’s biggest charitable donation
The philanthropist gave $5 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to back the grantmaker’s work in global health, development, policy and advocacy, and U.S. education.
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Google will pay Indiana $20 million to resolve privacy suit
The technology giant continued to track users’ location data even after they opted out.
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Huawei says it’s out of ‘crisis mode,’ though revenue flat
Former President Donald Trump blocked its access to U.S. processor chips and other technology in 2019.
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Southwest Airlines sees day of calm after week of chaos
Federal regulators vowd a rigorous review of what happened, focusing on outdated crew-scheduling technology.
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Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags
Models from 2015 and 2016 are affected.
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Pushing aside life’s challenges, woman takes ownership of longstanding Waterville business
Ashley Ann Ferris, who struggled as a single mother to provide for her three daughters, is the new owner of Waterville Florist & Formal Wear and is working with the founder, Jeff Karter, to expand its offerings.
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Key takeaways from Trump’s long-sought tax returns
The release of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns show he maintained a bank account in China through 2017, his first year in the White House.