Companies would be prevented from punishing workers who fail tests that detect recent marijuana use.
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Starbucks workers in Biddeford go on strike Monday
Workers who voted to join Starbucks Workers United say the company is retaliating against them and has cut store hours.
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Where have all the workers gone? And when will they return?
Short answer: Most of them won’t. The past two years have upended the job market and created a vast labor shortage. It won’t improve anytime soon.
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John Harwood exits CNN amid changes
The network is trying to be less confrontational politically.
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On National Cinema Day, movie tickets are just $3
The initiative is the first of its kind on such a large scale in the U.S.
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Seventeen states weigh adopting California’s electric car mandate
Rules require all new vehicles to be electric or hydrogen powered by 2035.
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More Mainers visit pantries as food insecurity spreads
As donations drop and Maine food banks struggle to meet rising demand, food bank officials call on federal government to extend food access programs.
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Belgrade-based Hammond Lumber Co. named a 2022 ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’
Hammond Lumber Co. was recently recognized as one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Maine. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Maine, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses. “We would like to congratulate and thank the Hammond team […]
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Camden bank named a 2022 ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’
Camden National Bank is pleased has been named “Best Places to Work in Maine” for the second year in a row. The Best Places to Work in Maine is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the state’s best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback. Best Companies Group manages the […]
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Dustin Allard joins Fontaine Family Team
Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader is pleased to announce the addition of Dustin Allard to the team at its Auburn location. Allard grew up as an only child in Monmouth, and attended Gardiner Area High School. He then continued his education at Thomas College graduating with a degree in business administration. He previously […]