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PublishedJuly 24, 2024
Island communities ask Gov. Mills to intervene to get ferry service back on track
The ferry service to islands in Penobscot Bay has been plagued by cancellations due to staff shortages.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2024
Portland’s interim planning director recommended for permanent role
Kevin Kraft, who has served as interim director of the department since April, has been nominated to serve as the new director.
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PublishedApril 22, 2024
The pandemic exposed staff shortages at nursing homes. The White House aims for a remedy
The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
From the Chamber: Summer etiquette reminder, and more great events
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
As costs soar, some restaurants tack on fees instead of increasing menu prices
Aiming for transparency, the industry acknowledges it's more expensive, either way. But which charge is easier for the dining public to swallow?
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2023
Portland’s staff shortages drain morale, overtime budgets
Among its 1,481 positions, the city has 253 vacancies, a number that can be felt in day-to-day operations across many departments. And just like any business, the municipality is struggling.