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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Sports
Sports betting nears in Maine, but some in-person sites won’t be ready for launch
At least three retail locations, two of which are moving to new sites, will not be taking bets until December or early 2024.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner considers joining statewide effort to reduce carbon emissions, protect against climate change
Joining the Maine Community Resilience Partnership would give Gardiner officials access to grant funding that would help pay for projects.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Commercial kitchen planned for downtown Skowhegan to boost local food economy
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan is working to raise at least $1 million to help small food businesses cut overhead costs and increase their following with a shared commercial kitchen and food hall at 185 Water St.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Child care providers close doors, reduce capacity as federal funds run out
In Maine and across the nation, the end of pandemic-related federal support is causing another round of closures and downsizing in the struggling industry.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Maine’s prepared meal services deliver on convenience
Here’s the lowdown on seven of the top prepared meal companies in the state, and how they can help make your weekly meal planning a snap.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Record number of students flock to programs at Central Maine Community College
The Auburn community college has trended upward over the past few years while other community colleges have trended downward.
Posted inBusiness
New Ventures Maine hires new staff members
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has hired three new staff members to its microenterprise development team: Oyebanjo Ogunlela, Dion Olmstead and Destin DeCambre. The three advisors join a team of experienced instructors, coaches and business owners that serves existing and would-be entrepreneurs across the state. “We are delighted to welcome these talented advisors to our […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Settlement reached in Poland man’s malpractice case against CMMC
AUBURN — A settlement has been reached in a suit filed by a Poland man who claimed that doctors from Central Maine Medical Center were negligent in diagnosing and treating his cancer. Michael Whittier, through his attorney, Ben Gideon, reached a settlement for an undisclosed amount of money Wednesday night. A trial got underway Monday […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Delaware company plans to buy Jay mill for industrial use
JGT2 Redevelopment proposes to buy the paper mill and cogeneration plant from Pixelle Specialty Solutions, according to an application filed with the state.