Sonya Heitshusen is challenging what she calls a widespread practice of removing older, female staffers from the air because of their looks.
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Walmart to launch delivery service for other businesses
Walmart GoLocal has already signed a number of deals with national and small-business clients.
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Supply issues take shakes off the menu at British McDonald’s
The fast-food chain cites a shortage of truckers.
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Modest gains nudge Nasdaq above 15,000 for the 1st time
Banks and a mix of retailers, travel companies and restaurant chains account for much of the upward move.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Hallowell inventor hopes his new gaming controller makes a splash
The PLAY LABS CEO says he’s already gotten interest from a major gaming company for the controller’s accessibility.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
CMP can defer, recover costs from 2020 storms, regulators decide
The Maine Public Utilities Commission rules that CMP spent more than $34 million prudently to restore service after 2 nor’easters.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Pfizer approval makes more Maine employers likely to consider vaccine mandates
But there is opposition to mandates in some quarters, and businesses must try to balance workplace safety against employees’ morale, labor shortages and other challenges.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine College of Art adds to its name to reflect a broader scope
The college has added ‘& Design’ to its name, to show that its programs go beyond the arts, and that 60% of MECA&D’s students are pursuing design careers.
Posted inBusiness, Sports
Fiesta Bowl, Caesars announce sports betting partnership
It’s the first partnership between a college bowl game and a company that specializes in sports betting.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Five dead, 2 missing in fire on Mexican Gulf oil platform
Th shutdown of 125 wells will cost PeMex about $25 million per day in lost income.