AUGUSTA — Anna McDermott has rejoined Marshall Communications as an account supervisor, coming back to the public relations agency in a full-time position. “I am delighted that Anna has joined our team at Marshall Communications again. She has enthusiasm, passion and a clear vision of how public relations and social media strengthen brands. Plus, she […]
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Augusta-based real estate firm rebrands as Rizzo Mattson, Realtors
Now in business for nearly 40 years, the Augusta-based real estate firm previously known as Coldwell Banker Rizzo Mattson Realtors has rebranded and is operating as Rizzo Mattson, Realtors. The transition became effective on Nov. 1. The company of 21 real estate agents will no longer be associated with Coldwell Banker and will revert to […]
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KeyBank appoints Anthony DiSotto to market president for Maine
PORTLAND — Tony DiSotto, private bank market leader, has been appointed KeyBank’s market president for Maine, succeeding Chip Kelley, who will retire at the end of November, according to a news release from the company. DiSotto will continue to lead KeyBank’s wealth management teams in Maine and Vermont; in addition, he will take on the […]
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U.S. News ranks Preti Flaherty among 2023 Best Law Firms
PORTLAND — Preti Flaherty has been named among the 2023 Best Law Firms by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers rankings. To be eligible for ranking, a law firm must have at least one attorney named in the 2023 Best Lawyers in America in a particular practice area and metro region. Preti Flaherty had 46 […]
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Influencers debate leaving Twitter, but where would they go?
The debate is especially fraught for people of color who have used Twitter to network and elevate their voices, while also confronting toxicity on the platform.
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Warren Buffett’s firm reports $2.7 billion loss on investment drop
Buffett has long said he believes Berkshire’s operating earnings are a better measure of the company’s performance because they exclude investment gains and losses, which can vary widely quarter to quarter.
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Trump Organization trial off until Thursday after witness tests positive for COVID
A criminal trial involving tax fraud charges against Donald Trump’s company won’t resume until late next week at the earliest as a key witness continues to recover from COVID-19
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Wall Street rallies, in fits and starts, after jobs report
Wall Street rallied Friday, but only after yo-yoing several times.
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Mother and daughter sue Ogunquit restaurant over 2021 parking lot fight
Police charged both parties with disorderly conduct, but the district attorney’s office decided not to pursue the cases. The women filed a lawsuit Wednesday.
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Augusta’s closed Chipotle may be forced to reopen, but only some former workers say they’d come back
Employees who suddenly lost their jobs when they tried to make Augusta the first Chipotle location in the country to unionize are split on returning if a judge rules the restaurant must reopen because of alleged labor law violations.