The Augusta restaurant’s run-in with state regulators shows businesses should check with the state before holding fundraising events.
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LePage: Maine could benefit from climate change
Gov. Paul LePage said global warming could help bring business to Maine, drawing criticism from those who say he is ignoring the negative effects of climate change.
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LePage: Maine could benefit from an arctic sea lane
The governor’s remarks at a transportation conference echo those made in Maine this summer by the president of Iceland.
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Discussion of tax incentive policy in Gardiner postponed
The head of FirstPark in Oakland will update Gardiner City Council on Wednesday about plans for the business park and councilors will consider raising fees charged to member communities for using the library.
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Senior housing project near Togus stalled
The Volunteers of America Northern New England failed to secure the necessary tax credits to fund the project, but Chelsea officials and residents are still concerned about the potential effect if it goes forward.
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Downtowns relying on holiday events to bring shoppers
Downtown organizations are gearing up for their annual holiday parades and tree lighting ceremonies in an effort to encourage people to explore local businesses.
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Men’s Wearhouse to open at old Kennebec Journal location
The menswear store will share a building called “Journal Square” with U.S. Cellular, another retailer and a restaurant.
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Gardiner tax breaks get some support
The incentives would be a part of a comprehensive program to attract targeted businesses to Gardiner’s downtown.
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Gardiner wants to be local food center
City officials and local food advocates hope to turn the community into a hub for locally grown and produced food products.
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Maine State Chamber of Commerce report directs businesses to diversify the workforce
The strategy focuses on increasing the number of workers from underutilized populations and attracting workers from out of state, but economists say it ignores the need to grow job opportunities.