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.
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Maine businesses pitching in to support Ukraine
The Retail Association of Maine is seeking donations from its members and the public, L.L. Bean is sending $300,000 in money and goods, and One Longfellow Square is holding a benefit concert.
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For many Maine workplaces, the new buzzword is ‘hybrid’
Companies are eager to have their employees back in the office, but HR experts caution that worker choice should be given equal weight.
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Maine home sales fell sharply in February while prices jumped 21%
Sales statewide fell to 878 units last month from 1,062 in February 2021, a decrease of more than 17%.
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State insurance bureau recovered $1.3 million for Mainers in 2021
The Maine Bureau of Insurance said Monday that it conducted 435 investigations on behalf of insurance customers.