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Maine Instrument Flight in Augusta sold to Idaho-based company
SprintBach Aviation of Idaho to continue operating Maine Instrument Flight at the Augusta State Airport, and plans to invest in pilot training program with the University of Maine at Augusta and in the charter business.
Central Maine business briefs: Couture named growth manager at Dirigo Labs
People & Places: Andrew Alexander joins Richmond clinic as family nurse practitioner.
You know it’s bad when pandemic shortages affect the family pet
Pet owners are having trouble finding canned food. Supermarkets are having trouble stocking it. And guess who is most displeased about the situation? Yup, your finicky cat.
Portland adds summer flights to Nashville, New York City
Maine’s largest airport expands travelers’ options during peak tourism season.
President of Waterville, Pittsfield hospitals to retire in April
Northern Light Health announced this week that Terri Vieira will step down as president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital.
New England shrimp fishery to stay closed as waters warm
The shrimp prefer cold water and their population health is imperiled by the warming of the ocean off New England. The Gulf of Maine, in particular, is warming faster than most of the world’s oceans.
Melania Trump announces NFT venture, with some proceeds going to charity
It’s unclear what percentage of the proceeds will be donated, or whether the donations will be given to specific foster child-related charities.
Ransomware attack on global company impacts major Maine employers
MaineHealth and Hannaford say they use timekeeping services provided by Kronos but not its payroll software.
Judge rejects Purdue Pharma’s sweeping opioid settlement
Opponents of the deal say it does not properly hold members of the Sackler family accountable.