Waterville Planning Board has approved plans by D.H. Smith & Sons of Marshfield, Massachusetts, to open at 135 Airport Road.
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Job market shows signs of improvement for Class of 2021
The hiring outlook is better than last year, but the job search process has changed and new graduates are preparing to step into workplaces that still look different due to the pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine tourism industry experts expect strong travel season
HospitalityMaine says that interest in visiting Maine has been growing, even before restrictions were loosened.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Waterville Creates’ Serena Sanborn honored
People & Places: Bangor Savings Bank receives the highest ranking in customer satisfaction
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. sets another pandemic high for air travel at 1.64 million
With the Mother’s Day weekend on the way, the latest record is likely to be surpassed quickly.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden administration allocates $21.6 billion in rental assistance
Administration officials say the emergency support was urgently needed because nearly 7 million Americans reported being behind in their rent payments in late April.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News, Politics
Lawmakers hear conflicting arguments on bill to ban sales of flavored tobacco products in Maine
Proponents said the ban would save lives and protect children from tobacco manufacturers’ marketing efforts, but others said a ban would simply drive consumers into New Hampshire to buy products.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville ‘sign war’ generates buzz and new business after spreading
What started as an amicable exchange of messages between State Farm insurance agent Michael Lee and Wendy’s has spread mirth throughout the region.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Unity’s Common Ground Country Fair set for in-person return this year
The fair is scheduled for Sept. 24-26 at the Common Ground Country Fairgrounds in Unity.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
U.S. job growth slows sharply in sign of business hiring struggles
Employers added just 266,000 jobs in April, sharply lower than in March and far fewer than economists had expected.