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April 3, 2023 Edition

On the Record: Ray Ruby leads nonprofit that aims to reduce cancer’s impact in Maine

Renee Cordes

Ray Ruby is the executive director of Maine Cancer Foundation, a Falmouth-based nonprofit whose biggest fundraiser is the annual Tri for a Cure triathlon in South Portland every July.

  • Ask ACE: Stay interviews, the why and how

    Angela Hansen of Range Culture Co.

    Angela Hansen, an ACE member and co-founder of Range Culture Co., says companies routinely do exit interviews. But what about adding a "stay" interview to help employees with their professional growth.

Today's Poll

Did you spend more or less on holiday shopping this year?
Poll Description

Total spending on holiday shopping was predicted to surpass $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. 

The trade association predicted retail sales in November and December would grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024, which translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023, totaling $976.1 billion.

But holiday shopping can be tricky, with some products seeing price increases, and the overall cost being driven up by gift wrapping, packaging and shipping.

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