The Maxwells have been farming the land, now known for its strawberries, for nine generations. The Rodriguezes have joined them for the last three.
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Posted inBusiness, Food
The Wrap: Strapped for staff, Cafe Miranda in Rockland and Parker’s Restaurant forced to close for good
The 2 restaurants have served loyal customers for 3 decades. Also, Goodfire Brewing hopes to open a new location in Freeport by summer’s end, the Whoopie Pie Festival returns and Ales for Tails is set for Sunday.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
‘Great resignation’ reaches White House with staff turnover
Not even the White House is immune from the economic trend that’s been called the ‘great resignation’ as employers struggle to fill vacancies and workers jump to new jobs at record rates.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine unemployment drops as total jobs nearly reach pre-pandemic level
Maine employers added about 3,400 jobs a month since January, driving the unemployment rate to its lowest point in two years.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Strong job growth in February points to COVID’s fading grip on economy
Employers added a robust 678,000 jobs, the largest monthly total since July, and the unemployment rate dropped to 3.8% from 4% in January.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Deaths point up lack of awareness of the right to refuse dangerous work
OSHA must make workers’ rights clear on mandatory workplace posters.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Caught in the act of being ‘unprofessional’
When workplace standards are always changing, who gets to decide what’s out of bounds?
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Our state has an untapped supply of potential new hires
Mainers with disabilities would love to work and are capable and productive yet often don’t get the chance to prove themselves.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Inflation to push Maine’s minimum wage up to $12.75 in 2022
The lowest legal wage for most workers will go up 60 cents an hour, reflecting rising inflation and a competitive labor market.