Walmart
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PublishedJuly 27, 2021
Walmart now offering free college tuition and books to its 1.5 million U.S. employees
The move comes as many retailers are struggling to fill jobs amid a tight labor market.
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PublishedMay 17, 2021
Walmart Distribution Center in Lewiston looks to add up to 90 employees
The starting pay is $18.55 per hour and all of the jobs available are full-time, full-benefits.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2021
State has cited 65 businesses for violating COVID-19 rules. See where they are
Two of the establishments subsequently were awarded state bailout money for which they should have been ineligible.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2020
Justice Department suing Walmart, alleges company helped fuel opioid crisis
The suit alleges the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2020
Black Friday in October: Amazon, Target, Best Buy and others kicking off holiday sales
Walmart, Target and other major brands were spurred to push up their holiday timetables by Amazon's decision to move Prime Day.
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PublishedOctober 7, 2020
Maine Walmart stores not offering layaway for holiday season
Lack of use cited as the reason for discontinuing service.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2020
Auburn murder suspect seeks to block testimony of crime analyst
Gage Dalphonse is charged with shooting Jean Fournier of Turner last year in the Walmart parking lot.
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PublishedApril 3, 2020
Our View: Don’t let companies off the hook for their role in opioid epidemic
ProPublica describes how the Justice Department stopped the prosecution of Walmart for filling suspicious prescriptions, in Maine and around the country.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2020
Man pleads guilty to gun possession after Walmart threat in Maine
Jeremy Rogers, who was arrested in Rockport, pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2020
Bill seeks to bar large retailers from using the ‘dark store loophole’ in property tax battles
The bill, expected to appear before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday, would require that retail sales facilities more than 20,000 square feet be valued based on current use, or, if vacant, according to their highest and best use. Walmart recently challenged Brunswick's valuation of its Cook's Corner property, a move that could cost the town more than $200,000 in tax revenue.
