The company said it will terminate Prime Toyota’s authority to operate as a Toyota dealer unless certain conditions are met.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine labor commissioner defends state’s response to crush of unemployment filings
Facing complaints about denied claims and a lack of answers, Laura Fortman says the jump in filings was ‘unprecedented’ and she is hiring nearly 140 more workers to handle it.
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Maine unemployment claims system faces lawmakers’ scrutiny
A committee will question Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman on Wednesday about complaints that workers have been denied benefits and been unable to find out why.
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Lawmakers to address ‘serious problems’ with Maine’s unemployment system
The Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee has asked Labor Commissioner Laura Fortman to attend a hearing Wednesday to discuss ways to ease logjams and improve staffing.
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Idexx reports strong earnings for first quarter, with uncertainty ahead
The Westbrook-based company says it is uncertain about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Businesses first in line under Mills’ recovery plan approach reopening with caution
Some say they will hold off for a few days to make sure they meet state guidelines as the economy begins to churn back to life.
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Stores may reopen in June, but will shoppers return?
Retailers are likely to make permanent changes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to promote consumers’ safety and confidence.
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Saco company helps in COVID-19 fight by testing the tests
Maine Molecular Quality Controls makes kits that ensure COVID-19 tests are accurate.
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TD Bank among institutions criticized for poor response to emergency loan requests
TD Bank customers said they’ve spent hours waiting to talk to bank representatives about their Paycheck Protection Program loan applications and other issues.
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Front-line workers in Maine plead for more protective equipment
Groups representing Maine health care workers, firefighters and others called on the federal government and employers to make sure they are protected from coronavirus.