President Donald Trump imposed the fee on foreign workers hired to fill professional positions, claiming the program was being abused. Business and immigrant advocates say that’s not true and that the fees will hurt small businesses.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump signs $100K fee on H-1B visas, potentially affecting Maine tech workers
While certain to face legal challenges, the move could impact hundreds of skilled workers in the state.
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6 handy iPhone clock tips from BoomerTECH
We all know the iPhone’s clock app is great for setting a morning alarm, but did you know it can do so much more? For those who appreciate a good, simple trick or two, these “hidden gems” can be real game-changers. BoomerTECH Guides Ed, Jill and Chris are here to show you a few smart […]
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Staff of Maine’s community college system criticize new software program as ‘deeply flawed’
System leadership acknowledged the rollout has been difficult but are confident it will succeed, while staff worry about morale, reputational damage and failed rollouts of the product elsewhere.
Posted inFood, Life & Culture
Tired of meal planning or nagging your spouse? Outsource it to a machine
Some busy parents are adopting AI apps that help with meal-planning or parenting to reduce the mental load and arguments that come with running a household.
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Thousands of people moved to Maine since the pandemic. The influx isn’t over.
Remote work made it possible for more people to live here. It has helped the state but is straining it, too.
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Are AI data centers influencing electricity costs in Maine?
The artificial intelligence boom is reportedly driving up electricity costs throughout the country. So far, Maine has been spared, and officials are working to mitigate future impacts.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
A fast-paced debut novel about a start-up seems ripped from real-life events
In Austin Taylor’s ‘Notes on Infinity,’ 2 brilliant Harvard students meet, compete, drop out, form a startup and become romantically entangled. Then things start to go awry.
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Unlocking Maine’s tiny wonders with your smartphone camera
Maine in the summer isn’t just about lobsters and lighthouses. If you’ve got a smartphone, you’re holding the key to a hidden world of miniature beauty! From vibrant wildflowers to delicate butterfly wings and intricate patterns in nature, the Pine Tree State explodes with tiny wonders just waiting for their close-up. Macro photography — getting […]
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Stop and ask what technology is doing to Maine students | Opinion
What remains of a young learner when their capacity for language has been usurped?