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In Madawaska, at the state's northern tip, fortunes are closely tied to its Canadian counterpart, Edmundston, across the St. John River.
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'This is the perfect place for people to get a unique Valentine's gift from local artisans and supporting the local community,' says Central Maine Chocolate Festival organizer.
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In all, a $5 billion program to build chargers on highways nationwide was halted by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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The former Paul G. Poulin Auditorium to be renamed for Hammond Lumber, with the main entrance to the Augusta Civic Center to be rededicated to Poulin.
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The program, held each year, provides trial advocacy instruction to Harvard Law School students.
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Officials at Maine's largest airport must show the runway approach project hasn't violated local, state and federal land use laws.
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Businesses say the rating that encourages consumers to avoid eating lobster is defamatory and has caused significant economic harm.
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It would take years to establish the new rates, Maine's top utility regulator told the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.
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A perfect pairing — pizza and cannabis — comes together this Valentine's Day as business owner Richard Petron expands his presence in the community.
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The proposal is aimed at improving access to prescription medications amid a decline in the number of pharmacies and other health services in rural Maine.
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Seasonal service from Portland International Jetport to Ohio starts in May, along with one-stop service to South Carolina.
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Rising homeownership costs and burdensome rents cloud a housing picture characterized by stable economic growth, MaineHousing says in its annual summary.
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The German company, which currently has no Maine stores, signed a lease in the Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Avenue.
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Plans for the site at 201 Waterville Road include 36 mobile home lots and six recreational vehicle lots.
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Young people can’t find or afford houses in their communities. Families can’t move out of places they’ve outgrown. The cycle is stuck. Can it be fixed?
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The new regulations are based on a 2023 law requiring greater transparency by utilities, spurred by multimillion-dollar campaigns both in favor of and against a power line project that was on voters' ballots.
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Waterville first responders rushed Tuesday afternoon to Walmart, which was cleared of shoppers.
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Because of a loophole, water-resistant clothing made with harmful 'forever chemicals' qualifies for a lower import tax. New legislation seeks to change that.
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Sens. Collins and King are supporting the MAPLE and SAP acts to promote U.S. maple syrup producers.
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The vote relieves the pressure of an impending deadline to comply with the law by this summer. Now, the lobster industry must find a different solution to protect declining populations.
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Brown, who helped create Record Store Day and is known for his music business insights, has been with the company for 31 years.
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$2.95 million or $26.00/SF NNN | 357 Maine Mall Road, South Portland
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Company officials said the contractor was working last month at the Skowhegan mill when he was seriously injured.
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A report by the Natural Resources Council of Maine is looking to provide information before President Trump and congressional Republicans move to end Biden-era federal spending on clean energy.
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Tariffs on Maine's biggest trading partners had been set to go into effect Tuesday, though those on Canadian and Mexican goods were delayed at the last minute.
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Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn't completely cover expenses.
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The tariffs against Canada and China were still slated to go into effect Tuesday, but uncertainty remained about the durability of any deals and whether the tariffs were a harbinger of a broader trade war.
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The legislation comes as a group plans to release a report examining possible changes to Maine’s school funding formula.
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StreamState will feature films, shows and workshops about Maine or by Maine producers, plus live Maine events.
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The wish list includes more indoor recreation, a Cheesecake Factory and an Ikea.
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A group of health experts and producers wants the state to create age limits for products and put a cap on the amount of THC in beverages.
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More than 900 people turned out recently for the annual Kenney Awards to recognize the accomplishments of members of the central Maine business community.
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Company honors Debbie Gilmer’s legacy and welcomes Jess Berry as executive director.
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Nominations are open until Feb. 23.
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Oddfellahs Sportsbook and Bar was told by officials that it's no longer eligible for a sports wagering license, but the owner says he doesn't know why.