The question of how to manage political interactions and expression in the workplace has become increasingly urgent for managers over the past year.
business
Gifford’s Ice Cream in Farmington permanently closes ‘with a heavy heart’
FARMINGTON — Gifford’s Ice Cream announced the permanent closure of its Farmington shop Wednesday morning with a post on Facebook. In the post, the company expressed their sorrow over this loss of their second-ever store that opened in 1982. The location was flooded with mud and water when the Sandy River rose and covered lower […]
Schemengees Bar & Grille co-owner David Lebel dies at 57
The Lebels bought Schemengees more than a quarter century ago because, they once said, they both loved pool so much.
Wall Street rallies to its best day since 2022 on encouraging unemployment data
The S&P 500 jumped 2.3% and shaved off all but 0.5% of its loss from what was a brutal start to the week.
Startups race to make water out of thin air
Materials that are bigger on the inside than the outside provide a futuristic solution to supply water to an increasingly arid planet.
Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week
But applications remain at slightly elevated though not troubling levels.
South Portland surfing startup cuts back on waste by turning fishing nets into boards
Blueprint Surf Co. is engineering 3D-printed surfboards meant to last longer than traditional foam and fiberglass ones.
Bath pastry maker clears obstacles for recent immigrants seeking jobs
Gagné Foods provides free transportation and makes adjustments to support the new Mainers who keep gourmet pastries rolling off the production line.
UMaine to build $10.3 million aquaculture research, workforce training center
Set to open in 2025, the Sustainable Aquaculture Workforce Innovation Center in Orono will prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing aquaculture industry.
Lewiston, Auburn Citylink bus drivers rally for better wages
A spokesperson for Western Maine Transportation Services, which operates Citylink, said the company “is continuing to bargain in good faith with the union.”