But the agreement hinges on marijuana becoming federally legal – an if-then scenario that shows how Canadian companies are angling to get in on the U.S. market.
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Open? Closed? Local staffing shortages keep changing up the hours
It can take work to keep track of when your local coffee shop or library is open, but be kind when you walk in the door.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Here’s what you need to know about Question 1
CMP’s $1 billion project has been painted both as a clean-energy link and as a scar across the Maine landscape, and some ads have made it seem to be about something other than a power transmission line.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
One crucial mile creates wide gap for power line project
The New England Clean Energy Connect project’s future could hinge on whether it can cross over a short section of public land.
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Ashlee Dixon named Winthrop branch manager
People & Places: Katelyn Pushard named community engagement manager for UWKV
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After a year of growth, Maine’s legal cannabis industry faces new challenges
The state’s adult-use cannabis industry brought in nearly $60 million in its first year, but some fear market saturation and mega-competitors from out of state.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
White House targeting economic risks from climate change
A new report lays out steps that could potentially alter the mortgage process and retirement plans, among other things.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
With new whale protections looming, Maine lobster industry asks judge to intervene
It’s a last-ditch legal effort to stop a seasonal fishery closure to protect endangered right whales, which the industry says will cause it irreparable harm.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Brunswick horse farm trots over to Auburn
Underwood Farm, owned by the coach of the Bowdoin College equestrian team, has nine horses and hopes to increase to 15.
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‘As seen on TikTok’ is the new ‘As seen on TV’
TikTok, an app best known for dancing videos with 1 billion users worldwide, has also become a shopping phenomenon.