One of more than a dozen plaintiffs suing Affordable Cremation Solution is seeking at least $5 million in damages.
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Putin’s mobilization hits Russia’s economy in its weak spots
Already, companies are scrambling to prevent their employees from being drafted, given the tight labor market.
UK central bank intervenes in market to halt economic crisis
The Bank of England took emergency action Wednesday after the government spooked investors over unfunded tax cuts.
More companies than ever are sharing how much jobs pay
On Tuesday, California became the latest state to join a quickly growing nationwide salary transparency movement.
Why free swag at bars, hotels is so important to brands
‘It’s nice to hold a physical object and feel transported to a (past) experience,’ says Sean Wilkinson of Might & Main, a studio in Portland that works on branding for clients in the hospitality industry.
Stocks rally, bonds soar in relief after UK central bank calms markets
The Bank of England took emergency action Wednesday after the UK government spooked investors over unfunded tax cuts.
Democracy Brewing is coming to Lewiston in 2023
Boston brewery and restaurant to open in the former St. Joseph’s Church on Main Street.
Record greenhouse gas leak flows from damaged Baltic Sea pipelines
A Danish official says the Nord Stream gas leaks in the Baltic Sea could emit the equivalent of one-third of Denmark’s total annual greenhouse gas emissions.
The Wrap: Friendly Toast announces opening, Bueno Loco to close
Also a new bar slated for the Old Port and a pub plans to open in Libbytown.
Judge schedules April trial in electricity corridor case
The latest phase of a lawsuit will determine whether the builders of the 145-mile transmission line had done enough work to have ‘vested rights’ in the project, which would nullify a state referendum vote to block it.