The 2 cities will add to a growing number of Maine municipalities offering earlier or later service hours in return for a four-day workweek.
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4 Maine companies make Forbes list for best culture
The list recognizes 600 U.S. businesses for their commitment to employees.
In York, toll collectors are ambassadors for Maine
Paying cash on I-95? You might meet Dianne Knowles. Here’s what she sees from inside of her booth.
Former employee accuses Acadia National Park of discrimination
A man with Native American heritage has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the park repeatedly hired white candidates under 40 or left positions unfilled.
How Backyard Farms in Madison came to rely on migrant labor
Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.
Major Dunkin’ bakery in Lewiston closes suddenly, affecting dozens of workers
The facility was believed to be the state’s largest Dunkin’ contracted baker, servicing most Dunkin’ franchises.
Charter Communications lays off 176 workers in Maine
Workers at the Portland call center can relocate to another facility out of state, take severance or apply for other jobs at the company.
Hannaford faces backlash over eggs, food prices
Protesters are angry the grocery chain delayed its promise to sell only cage-free eggs. Meanwhile, signs asking ‘What happened to Hannaford?’ have popped up around Greater Portland.
Is Maine approaching, or already in, a recession?
The chief economist at Moody’s Analytics included the state among nearly 2 dozen considered ‘in or at high risk’ of a recession, but the Maine state economist is pushing back and says employment is steady.
Maine leads the country with first aquaculture apprenticeship program
Faced with a shortage of skilled workers for the state’s fish, shellfish and seaweed farms, Maine is breaking ground to find a solution.