As they determine how to control labor costs under the new rules, some salaried workers also are likely to face unwelcome effects.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness
Maine-based health insurance co-op losses less than expected
Community Health Options, a nonprofit established as part of the Affordable Care Act, issues a first-quarter report that shows it took $8.4 million from reserves to cover losses, nearly 13 percent less than it anticipated.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine Warden Service disputes latest story on sting operations
The agency also serves a ‘cease of harassment order’ on one of the hunters featured in the article, accusing him of making ‘repeated harassing phone calls’ to a game warden.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine has 2 winners at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
Paige Brown of Bangor wins her award in the environmental engineering category and Demetri Maxim of Gould Academy takes first place in translational medical science.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Keiser Homes’ bankruptcy costs customers thousands in deposits
The Chapter 7 filing of the Oxford-based modular home company means would-be homeowners are likely out of luck.
Posted inBusiness
Live + Work in Maine aims to convert tourists into employees
The program encourages people to imagine living here and offers information about employment.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Old Orchard Beach fire chief arrested, charged with arson in April marsh fire
Fires that took place in other locations where Ricky Plummer served as fire chief also are being investigated, a state official says.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Speakers fire up Maine Democrats as convention opens in Portland
The task of adopting a party platform and choosing delegates for the national convention comes Saturday.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Health insurance co-op’s report shows membership and expenses are down
Community Health Options’ March report shows stabilizing operations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
In talks to keep Pirates, trustees didn’t know arena’s income from games
The chairman says ‘other techniques’ were used and the arena’s game revenues weren’t needed during lease negotiations, which failed to keep the team from leaving.