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Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Despite loud objections, Maine Cabin Masters given conditional approval for charity Manchester concert series at The Woodshed
Manchester officials approved a mass gathering permit, with the option to review and potentially revoke the permit depending on their adherence to the town’s noise ordinance.
Maine lawmakers approve extending to-go alcohol sales until 2025
The state Senate passed a bill this week that would allow restaurants and bars to offer alcoholic beverages to go. It awaits the governor’s signature.
The Wrap: Maine cheese wins big, and Erin French guest stars on new Ina Garten show
Seaweed-lined cheese from Lakin’s Gorges Cheese in Waldoboro topped major competitors in its category at the curd-world Oscars, Erin French appears on a new Food Network show, and HB Provisions in Kennebunk goes on the market for $3.8 million.
Senate approves bill to limit ‘dark store’ tax challenges
The bill would give municipalities a way to fight off big-box retailers’ efforts to reduce their municipal tax burden.
Senate approves college debt relief for first-time homebuyers
Many could have up to $40,000 in student loan debt forgiven through a Maine State Housing Authority program.
BuzzFeed cutting jobs; top editors leaving news division
BuzzFeed News is unprofitable but has won awards, including its first Pulitzer last year.
Elizabeth Holmes looms over trial of former lover, business partner
Claims about its blood-testing technology helped Theranos raise nearly $1 billion before the company collapsed.
Derelict lobster traps in Long Island Sound will be removed
The area’s $12 million industry crashed in 1999, fueled in part by a massive die-off.
Seattle Starbucks unionizes in coffee giant’s home city
Meanwhile, Howard Schultz returns as interim CEO.