The new contract holds “numerous improvements to wages and benefits over the life of the contract” for the union’s roughly 200 members, according to a statement from BIW.
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Topsham exploring expo to promote small businesses
The board chairman said he envisions inviting businesses to set up pop-up tents or tables in the parking lot of the municipal building.
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Nestle closes sale of bottled water brands in North America
One Rock Capital Partners, in partnership with Metropoulos & Co., has assumed ownership of brands including Poland Spring.
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With the real-estate market booming, three prominent properties for sale in Brunswick
The properties include Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern, Dairy Frost and the Brunswick Inn.
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With business travel lagging, Portland lands direct flights to cities around the U.S.
The new flights could be temporary or long-term, depending on their popularity and the recovery of business travel.
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Soaring global demand leads to shortage of bicycles in Maine
The coronavirus pandemic triggered a cycling boom, and sales the U.S. has not witnessed since the 1973 oil crisis.
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Despite pandemic, Maine’s 2020 lobster haul was better than expected
The catch was valued at almost $406 million, a 17% decrease from 2019 but only the seventh yearly total ever exceeding $400 million.
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Medical cannabis providers, customers testify against Maine’s proposed new industry rules
Caregivers and their customers say adding costly regulations to the state’s 20-year-old program would jack up prices and bankrupt small providers.
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L.L. Bean sees sales boom amid pandemic’s push to the outdoors
The retailer benefited from two of the hottest retail segments over the past year – comfort items like slippers, pajamas and loungewear, along with outdoor gear.
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Maine extends state income tax deadline to May 17
The change aligns with the federal government’s extension of the federal income tax filing and payment deadline.