Workers at 7 Amazon facilities are on strike.
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Aroma Joe’s buys former Gifford’s site in Farmington
Franchisee owners plan to present application at Jan. 13, 2025, Planning Board meeting.
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Katahdin Monument road access expansion bill clears Senate
Added road access from Millinocket is expected to help more people visit Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and boost the local economy.
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Maine home prices cooled in November as inventory rose
The median sales price was $385,000, down from the previous month but up 8.5% from November of last year.
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Islandport Press taps new leadership as founder moves on
KJ Grow will bring years of publishing experience to her new role, the Yarmouth-based company announced Thursday.
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Waterville Starbucks employees vote to unionize
Baristas voted Wednesday to join Starbucks Workers United, which represents employees at 520 Starbucks across the country.
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United to add summer flights from Portland to Houston
The service will operate on Saturdays starting in June.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
US stocks fall sharply after Federal Reserve hints at just 2 rate cuts for 2025
While lower rates can goose the economy by making it cheaper to borrow and boosting prices for investments, they can also offer more fuel for inflation.
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Fairfield’s fiber internet service from Fidium now available
More than 4,200 homes and businesses in Fairfield can gain access to Fidium’s all-fiber network.
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Maine Veterans’ Homes appoints new chief executive officer
Master Sgt. Brad Klawitter served more than a decade in the National Guard before retiring.