The U.S. Department of Labor opened an investigation on Antonia’s Pizzeria in November to investigate illegal wage practices.
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Brunswick Staples worker said he was fired for trying to form union
Workers at the Brunswick Staples are trying to form the company’s first union in the United States.
Mom’s Organic Munchies planning move to Brunswick
Betty Crush started Mom’s Organic Munchies in Freeport.
Old Brunswick fire station could become new Moderation Brewing hub, affordable housing and community kitchen
Developers Collaborative and Moderation Brewing submitted the only bid to redevelop Brunswick’s old Central Fire Station, at a cost of more than $3 million.
From the Chamber: September shenanigans — fall family fun
Summer is fading and fall is coming into view, but that doesn’t mean the summer fun has to end. Here are some September happenings (and a couple late-August happenings) you won’t want to miss: Summer concert series finales Many of the beloved outdoor summer concert series have their final concerts in September (and a couple […]
Mainebiz celebrates 5 women in business at 15th anniversary Women to Watch reception
Mainebiz will be celebrating five inspirational women leaders in person at the 15th Anniversary Mainebiz Women to Watch reception from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 13. The reception will be held at Halo At The Point (Thompson’s Point), 20 Van Aken Way, Portland. To register for the event and read more about this year’s honorees, visit […]
United Way invites Midcoast community to campaign kickoff
United Way of Mid Coast Maine is inviting the area community to help kick off an annual fundraising campaign on Sept. 13 and 14 to celebrate and recognize the work of United Way–funded community partners. This campaign season, United Way is asking for the community’s support to help increase participation by spreading the word, building […]
From the Chamber: Workforce development requires accepting change
I had the great fortune to be asked to speak last week at the Maine ELO Conference. For those unfamiliar with that term, Extended Learning Opportunity coordinators are school administrators who help with career pathways and exploration. When I was in school, guidance counselors used to inhabit this role, but the guidance counselor role has […]
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust employees donate over $22,000 to nonprofits
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick is one of four Maine nonprofit organizations to benefit from the bank’s second-quarter donations.
Brunswick’s Bohemian Coffee House & Deli raises a cup to 30 years
“We have the best customers in the world,” owner Peter Robbins said.