Every day, Maine business leaders make decisions that shape hiring, compensation, benefits, and growth. Yet one segment of the workforce, essential to nearly every industry, is often misunderstood.

The trade association says the rebate program could add more than $1 billion in annual administrative costs for already-strained hospitals when it takes effect in 2027.

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With a goal to strengthen public marine supply chain infrastructure and provide greater resilience to climate-related shocks, five public marine infrastructure projects will receive a total of $1 ...

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The large-scale sculpture is made up of reclaimed hand tools, including shovels once used by farmers and builders, welded into two oversized pine cones. The artist is Patrick Plourde of Lisbon Falls.

“Investment capital is looking for predictability,” Jim Brady of Fathom Cos. said at a Wednesday evening event in Portland.

The bank plans to close its branch at 120 Exchange St. near Portland City Hall on or around Dec. 18, according to plans notified to the Bureau of Financial Institutions.

Enrollment at the Arundel-based marine trades college had dwindled from a high of 83 students in 2014 to 33 in the final graduating class.

Knickerbocker Group’s design team has been recognized by Forbes for its “excellence in design, a deep mastery of residential practice and meaningful contributions to their communities and landscapes.” ...

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Norway Savings Bank said Tuesday it has made a promotion for the president’s role in advance of CEO Dan Walsh’s planned retirement. Darci Hamm, president, Norway Savings Bank. PROVIDED PHOTO Darci ...