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Former Miss Wiscasset Diner now home to new Thai restaurant
From Thai lobster to rangoons stuffed with crab from Waldoboro, Charm Thai aims to marry bold Asian flavors with local Maine catch.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
USM eliminates 6 marketing positions
A University of Southern Maine administrator said the decision follows an assessment of department strategy. The university plans to create 5 new positions in their place.
Posted inBusiness, News
Labor shortage will persist in Maine, but tech gains are boosting productivity
Technological advances in all industries are helping meet consumer demand and boost wages, according to a state report.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s minimum wage will get a boost Jan. 1
It will increase from $14.15 to $14.65 as contributions to the state’s new paid family and medical leave program also kick in.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
L.L.Bean to lay off up to 75 Maine workers
It is the second round of layoffs announced this year by the Freeport-based outdoor clothing and equipment brand.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. hiring rebounds, but rising unemployment keeps Fed cut alive
Long-term joblessness is at its highest in almost 3 years.
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U.S. job openings pick up to 7.7 million as labor demand steadies
Available positions increased to 7.74 million from a revised 7.37 million reading in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey showed Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville considers 4-day workweek for City Hall employees
South Portland and Gorham went to a four-day workweek in 2023, and Lewiston changed to a four-day workweek in September.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
What’s behind the widening gender wage gap in the U.S.?
Many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, either because they lost their jobs or because they quit because of caretaking responsibilities.