Instead of one topic this week, let’s try and hit as many current business topics as we can, ranging from career opportunities to policy news. Here’s ten things you need to know right now, all in about 100 words or less: CareerCenter Virtual Career Fairs Beginning on April 8, the Southern Midcoast CareerCenter (which is […]
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Solar offers significant economic, ratepayer benefits in Maine, report says
The report was released by solar energy industry advocates in advance of a legislative hearing to consider pausing, diluting or repealing a Maine solar incentive program.
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Crisis far from over for Maine women suffering prolonged unemployment
The state lost more than 48,000 jobs from February to December of last year, and women held 57% of those jobs. The crisis has drawn attention to systemic inequities for Maine’s working women.
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Lawmakers, including some Democrats, worry Maine’s solar policies too generous
Three Republican-sponsored bills that would trim or roll back incentive programs for solar energy installations face a public hearing next week.
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Maine stands to get billions in relief from Biden’s American Rescue Plan
Funds for a wide variety of groups, interests and needs are included in the $1.9 trillion package that Congress is expected to approve Wednesday.
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As tax deadlines approach, Maine accountants calculate uncertainties
State and federal guidelines concerning treatment of forgiven pandemic relief loans and unemployment income still need clarification, prompting tax preparers to delay filing.
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From the Chamber: Keep an eye on these Brunswick-area business events
Spring has not sprung yet, but the metal is certainly coiling up and preparing to launch. With the warmer weather, we have business activities heating up too. Here are some business events and activities to keep an eye on. Supplemental Budget Vote/PPP Tax Conformity (March 10) After nearly a full year away, our Maine State […]
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Sale of Hannaford bags to benefit Brunswick education foundation
Hannaford’s Helps Reusable Bag Program this month is benefiting the Brunswick Community Education Foundation. For every reusable bag sold at the Brunswick Hannaford, $1 will be donated to the foundation, which provides grants for preK-12 students in the Brunswick School District. Thirty projects have received over $35,000 in funding from the foundation, ranging across multiple […]
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Topsham wealth advisor named best in state by Forbes
Jean J. St Pierre, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Topsham was named to the list of Best-in-State Wealth Advisors published by Forbes magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by thousands of […]
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Oxford Hills grad weds philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, one of world’s richest people
Dan Jewett, a chemistry teacher in Seattle and a member of the Oxford Hills Class of 1994, marries MacKenzie Scott, a philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.