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Chipotle to pay $240K to former Augusta workers who formed union
Renee Cordes Updated: March 28, 2023The settlement, announced by the Maine AFL-CIO and confirmed by the Newport Beach, Calif.-based restaurant chain, follows a finding by the National Labor Relations Board. Chipotle denies any wrongdoing.
UMaine Augusta receives certification for substance use disorders program
Alexis Wells March 24, 2023Applications are now being accepted for UMA's graduate certificate in substance use disorders programs for a fall 2023 start. There will be two virtual information sessions to learn more about the program: April 13 and May 3.
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UMaine Augusta grant to support formerly incarcerated students
Renee Cordes Updated: March 17, 2023The grant, from the Davis Family Foundation, will be used in part to provide laptops and school supplies to students upon release for their continued academic and professional success.
Business Leaders: Dana Connors has been a tireless champion for Maine’s economy
J. Craig Anderson Updated: March 20, 2023Over six decades, Dana Connors has been called upon time and again by both government and industry to help tackle the state’s most pressing economic challenges.
Kennebec Savings promotes VP in charge of marketing, communications and community giving
Alexis Wells Updated: March 7, 2023Amanda Cooley will now oversee marketing, communications and the bank's local philanthropy program.
$1.6M grant moves workforce transportation forward
Alexis Wells Updated: March 2, 2023TimberHP, a building products company in Madison, will build an electric vehicle transportation hub and purchase electric bikes for its employees.
$18.5M commercial transaction largest in recent Augusta history
Laurie Schreiber February 22, 2023The deal to sell the 317,400-square-foot Central Maine Commerce Center complex is especially notable given the nationwide work-from-home trend and a shifting capital markets environment that has seen higher borrowing costs.
Bye bye birdie? Maine considers retiring chickadee plates
Alexis Wells February 15, 2023The Legislature's transportation committee will consider the new design over the next several weeks, after which it will go to the full Legislature for consideration.
Maine's Inland Fisheries and Wildlife commissioner to serve on North American council
Alexis Wells February 14, 2023Judy Camuso, commissioner of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, has been appointed to the North American Wetlands Conservation council. She's the first person from Maine in that role.
Maine Community College System ends vaccine mandate
Alexis Wells Updated: February 9, 2023The policy change covers Maine’s seven community colleges and about 25,000 students.
Today's Poll
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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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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