NEW HIRES Michelle Lamm has been named executive director at Greater Portland Family Promise, a nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless and low-income families. Lamm excels in building relationships and has a passion for helping children and families experiencing homelessness after 20 years of experience as a social worker and program manager. In her new role, Lamm […]
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EU edges closer to eliminating tariffs on Maine lobster
A key European Parliament committee voted overwhelmingly to advance a trade deal to eliminate import duties to Europe on American lobster.
Calais hospital workers reach labor agreement, averting strike
A dispute over leadership and working conditions had led nurses, lab workers and other employees at Calais Regional Hospital to call a strike starting next Wednesday.
Covetrus reports net loss, higher revenue for third quarter
The Portland-based company cited challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic when explaining the quarterly net loss.
Maine offshore wind project starts search for vendors, suppliers
The move by New England Aqua Ventus LLC is an indication that, after a dozen years, the demonstration project is moving forward.
During pandemic, Calais hospital workers call 2-day strike
A dispute over leadership and working conditions has led nurses, lab workers and other employees at Calais Regional Hospital to call a strike starting next Wednesday.
Report links Maine’s post-pandemic economic recovery to clean energy efforts
Efforts to boost renewable and efficient energy use in the state also could help the economy recover lost jobs, according to a report by the Mills administration.
J’s Oyster closes temporarily because of coronavirus case
The Portland restaurant says its employees are being tested for COVID-19 after a staff member recently tested positive.
State emergency grant recipients to begin receiving checks next week
About $105 million awarded to about 2,300 small businesses and nonprofits will start going out soon, economic development officials say.
Julia Bassett Schwerin named director of Greater Portland board of Realtors
BOARD APPOINTMENTS Julia Bassett Schwerin has been elected a director of the Greater Portland board of Realtors, a chapter of the Maine Association of Realtors. An active member of the sustainability advisory group, she has been a green broker designated by the National Association of Realtors since 2011, along with being a full broker and […]