The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling that Maine’s residency requirements are unconstitutional.
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Maine’s unemployment rate heads toward record low
The state’s jobless rate hits the lowest point since the start of the pandemic and nears record lows set three years ago.
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Gov. Mills announces agriculture infrastructure investment grants
Six area farms and food processors awarded $2.5 million in grants.
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Maine’s right-to-repair initiative would likely face legal challenge
The effort is based on a law Massachusetts voters passed in 2020 but has yet to be implemented because of a lawsuit filed by the auto industry.
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Mainebiz to host small business forum Aug. 25 in Portland
Mainebiz is scheduled to host the Mainebiz Small Business Forum, an in-person event geared toward helping startups and small businesses grow and succeed, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel, 157 High St., Portland. Each year its panel of small business owners and entrepreneurs explore a variety of […]
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Camden National Bank promotes William Martel
William “Bill” Martel has been promoted to executive vice president and chief technology officer at Camden National Bank. Martel has been part of the executive leadership team since 2020 as executive vice president of technology and support services. His role oversees several critical functions of the company, including technology and bank operations, online and mobile […]
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Kingfield veterinary service opens newly renovated practice
Carrabassett Veterinary Services recently announced the completion of their renovated practice at 1082 Main St., Kingfield. The renovations include a newly updated building to accommodate three exam rooms, small surgery, large surgery and an X-ray room. Along with these renovations, new technology and new state-of-the-art equipment, such as digital X-ray and ultrasound machines, has been […]
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Augusta public relations firm Marshall Communications receives Gold Arrow Award
AUGUSTA — Marshall Communications was recently honored with a Golden Arrow Award from the Maine Public Relations Council at the 2022 Virtual MPRC Awards Ceremony. Now celebrating more than 30 years in the business, Marshall Communications has won numerous Golden Arrow awards over the years. Marshall Communications was awarded gold in Innovative Use of Social […]
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Winslow town manager named 2022 Rising Star
Erica LaCroix, Winslow town manager, has been selected as Maine Town, City and County Management Association’s 2022 Rising Star recipient, a recognition which highlights a public administrator who has brought new vitality and professionalism to his or her respective community. In her position since 2020, she has more than 25 years of experience in local […]
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Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities Wednesday for iPhones, iPads and Macs.