ST. ALBANS — Kerryn Morin, one of two SKILLS employees nominated for Direct Support Professional of the Year, was honored Dec. 9 by the Maine Association of Community Service Providers for her commitment to her profession. Direct support professionals work with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, supporting them with daily living and helping them […]
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Northern Light Inland Hospital named top birthing hospital
Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award. The award signifies that Inland Hospital is in the top 7% of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrics. Inland Hospital is one of only four hospitals in Maine to earn the top obstetrics award. […]
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Stocks lose ground on Wall Street, extending weekly losses
The Fed this week raised its forecast for how high it will ultimately take interest rates and tried to dash some investors’ hopes that rate cuts may happen next year.
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Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at over 100 U.S. stores
The union says it expects the strike will shutter some stores entirely; at others, managers or other workers may keep the stores open.
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Left out of job market, people with disabilities benefit from COVID teleworking boom
Since the pandemic began, employment of people with disabilities is up nearly 25%, to more than 7.3 million workers last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Posted inBusiness, New England, News
Organic livestock farmers, hit by rising prices, seek help
Organic dairy farmers are calling for emergency federal aid as they grapple with skyrocketing organic feed costs, steep fuel and utility expenses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
‘Extreme’ delays plague mail delivery during busiest week of year, union says
Some customers, according to the union, are now going five or six days without regular mail service – as the holidays send delivery volumes to their peak.
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How the Fed’s rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, economists fear that a recession remains inevitable.
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High inflation and efforts to tame it defined 2022 economy
U.S. inflation, an economic afterthought for decades, returned in 2022 with the relentless rise in prices devouring workers’ pay and putting American consumers in a foul mood.
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Working at 76: Inflation forces hard choice for older adults
Higher prices throughout much of 2022 have taken their financial toll on older adults in particular.