AUBURN — Aretha B. Scott, 71, of Auburn passed away shortly before her 72nd birthday Feb. 12, 2018. She was the daughter of the late William “Red” Scott and Thelma Scott Mitchell. She was a housekeeper at Schooner Senior Living Community for 15 years, and a beloved employee of T.J.Maxx for 13 years. She is survived […]
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Auburn’s Formed Fiber Technologies cited for federal safety violations
AUBURN — The U.S. Labor Department has cited Formed Fiber Technologies for seven violations of workplace safety standards and is proposing more than $100,000 in fines. According to a statement from the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Tuesday morning, the Auburn plant has been exposing employees to “the risk of lacerations, crushed fingers, […]
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Planning well to avoid failure
The most common concern new entrepreneurs have is the fear of failure about starting a new venture. These doubts are increased with the seemingly constant news stories about failing or closing small businesses. “The truth is that small business entrepreneurs have a better chance at success than they may realize,” said Ralph Tuttle, Central Maine SCORE […]
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Oxford County officials approve $6.58 million budget
PARIS — Oxford County commissioners voted unanimously to enact a $6.58 million budget for 2015. The spending plan was endorsed by Budget Committee members last month. Though total expenditures are $410,940 more than last year — a 6.7 percent increase — revenues have increased by $161,126, offsetting the pinch on property owners who are asked to raise $146,403 […]
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Deadline nearing for ‘Best Places to Work’ program
AUGUSTA — The deadline is quickly approaching for companies interested in competing for the title of “Best Places to work in Maine.” Any company with at least 15 employees in Maine can register by Friday. All businesses will then be reviewed on things like the company’s employee benefits and policies. The award that recognizes companies […]
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Maine governor proclaims civil emergency
AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday declared a state of “civil emergency” in an effort to minimize the financial impact on state operations of the federal government shutdown. With the proclamation, LePage has taken the authority to circumvent state laws or rules if he determines they “prevent, hinder and delay effective management of the […]
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U.S. government work is losing cachet for some
WASHINGTON (AP) — There was a time when being a federal employee meant a steady paycheck, great benefits and pride in serving the country. But these days, many federal workers are frustrated, anxious and growing tired of being pawns in a never-ending political struggle over government funding. “The pay has fallen behind, the uncertainty of […]