The ferry service to islands in Penobscot Bay has been plagued by cancellations due to staff shortages.
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Portland’s interim planning director recommended for permanent role
Kevin Kraft, who has served as interim director of the department since April, has been nominated to serve as the new director.
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The pandemic exposed staff shortages at nursing homes. The White House aims for a remedy
The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities.
Posted inTimes Record
From the Chamber: Summer etiquette reminder, and more great events
School is out for the summer, and we are all starting to look ahead and make plans for what we want to do over the next 11 weekends. This week, I want to give updates on a few things I first mentioned a few weeks ago, and I want to spotlight a few summer events […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Local & State
As costs soar, some restaurants tack on fees instead of increasing menu prices
Aiming for transparency, the industry acknowledges it’s more expensive, either way. But which charge is easier for the dining public to swallow?
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Portland’s staff shortages drain morale, overtime budgets
Among its 1,481 positions, the city has 253 vacancies, a number that can be felt in day-to-day operations across many departments. And just like any business, the municipality is struggling.