Dirk Lesko issued a notice of immediate resignation to employees of the Bath-based company Thursday, but BIW would not explain the circumstances.
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Cianbro acquires Florida-based construction company
Pittsfield-based Cianbro is one of the country’s largest employee-owned construction firms with roughly 4,000 workers.
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Central Maine area among 150,000 around state to get fiber internet service
The telecom company intends to offer the service to 150,000 Maine homes and businesses by the end of 2022.
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Freeport plan would add neighborhood appeal to its downtown
Town officials have hired a consultant and are holding public meetings on a downtown transformation plan that would add more housing and local businesses.
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U.S. issues 35,000 more seasonal worker visas needed for Maine tourist businesses
Foreign laborers authorized to work in the United States under the H-2B visa program are critical to Maine’s summer tourism businesses.
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President of workforce builder FocusMaine stepping down
Kimberly Hamilton, the organization’s inaugural president, is slated to leave her position on July 1.
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New Maine-based toothpaste brand aims to take on cancer
Believe Oral Care, founded by Harpswell resident Adam Hewison, is a nonprofit toothpaste company seeking to raise funds for cancer charities and research.
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Thousands of Mainers told to repay pandemic-related jobless benefits
The state is attempting to recoup $46 million from 11,000 Mainers it says failed to retroactively prove their eligibility for a federal aid program.
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Maine’s economy edged closer to pre-pandemic employment in February
The state gained 3,200 jobs last month, largely in healthcare and social assistance, leisure and hospitality, and construction.
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Former Tom’s of Maine employee alleges sex discrimination, hostile workplace in lawsuit
Sharron Desrochers, of Alfred, says she was harassed and bullied by male co-workers and her employer refused to respond or allow her to transfer to a different shift or position.