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Who's on the A-list? Maine hospitals get mixed grades in national safety study
William Hall Updated: November 8, 2023The grading by the Leapfrog Group showed some Maine hospitals are succeeding in their efforts to prevent medical errors. But there's more improvement needed than in previous evaluations.
$2M in federal relief offered for businesses affected by Lewiston tragedy
Renee Cordes November 7, 2023Small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses and nonprofits in six counties can apply for low-interest emergency loans from the Small Business Administration.
Billion-dollar drive: Colby sets its fundraising goal even higher
Alexis Wells November 6, 2023The Waterville school is upping its goal after recently reaching the $780 million mark, and called the effort “one of the most ambitious fundraising initiatives in the United States by a liberal arts college.”
Now you see it: Androscoggin Historical Society moves to heart of Lewiston’s downtown
Laurie Schreiber November 6, 2023Moving from the relative obscurity of a third-floor space, the Androscoggin Historical Society will now have street-front visibility and exposure to a broader audience. The move took 1,800 volunteer hours.
Blue Ox Malthouse in Lisbon to triple production with expanded facility
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 6, 2023Blue Ox Malthouse produces malt for brewers, spirit makers and bakers. Construction is underway to triple the operation’s malting floor space and quadruple its processing capacity.
Waterville's Dirigo Labs expands program for next startup cohort
Renee Cordes Updated: October 31, 2023Dirigo Labs, housed at the Hathaway Creative Center in downtown Waterville, is tweaking its curriculum to emphasize revenue projections, capital strategy, customer acquisition and tactics to scale.
'Thoughts, prayers and donations': Grieving and giving in aftermath of Lewiston shootings
Renee Cordes Updated: October 30, 2023As survivors try to piece their lives back together, organizations are stepping up to raise funds while some victims' family members and friends turn to crowdfunding to seek help with expenses.
Many businesses throughout Maine stay closed as manhunt continues
Alexis Wells October 27, 2023As the manhunt for Robert Card continues, many companies have continued to announce their closures for the day, events have been canceled and many schools have canceled classes or will have a remote learning day.
Mass shootings in Lewiston prompt business closures throughout the state
Alexis Wells October 26, 2023Numerous businesses have taken to social media to announce closures and support, many schools have canceled classes for the day, and Hannaford Supermarkets has delayed opening its Maine stores.
'Stay strong, City of Lewiston': Mass shootings put Maine on edge
Renee Cordes October 26, 2023Maine Medical Center in Portland and other MaineHealth hospitals have closed their campuses to non-hospital personnel and non-patients until further notice, while a number of businesses and schools are closed Thursday.
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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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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