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Maine’s medical cannabis market had its boom. Is it in a bust?
The gap between sales of medical and recreational cannabis is narrowing in Maine.
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Bingham plywood mill moves closer to opening with promise of 110 jobs for economically challenged region
Charlie Martin has been working to open Maine Plywood USA in the small Somerset County town, investing millions to manufacture a product in the U.S. that now is largely imported.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Pollution curbs, noncompete bans put at risk by Supreme Court’s Chevron ruling
The court’s decision to undercut the ability of administrative agencies to interpret vague laws also casts a long shadow over efforts to online privacy laws, approvals of some drugs and net neutrality.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
La Fogata Mexican Restaurant in Skowhegan is off to busy start
The Mexican restaurant at 60 Waterville Road opened about two weeks ago after about four months of floor-to-ceiling renovations to the space.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Supreme Court weakens federal regulators, delivers victory to business interests
The 1984 decision colloquially known as Chevron made it easier for the federal government to regulate the environment, public health, workplace safety and consumer protections.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Amtrak to install automatic braking system on Downeaster
Amtrak and CSX will be installing a ‘positive train control’ system on the Downeaster tracks, intended to automatically control train speeds and movements.
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Photos: ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ visits My Dad’s Place in Jay
‘America’s Best Restaurants’ filmed Thursday at My Dad’s Place in North Jay.
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Where’s Waldo? Hunt for him in downtown Farmington throughout July
The ‘Find Waldo Local’ event in Downtown Farmington invites families to search for the iconic character at 20 local businesses throughout July, culminating in a prize drawing and celebration.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Peter Mills stepping down as head of Maine Turnpike Authority
Gov. Janet Mills’ brother, who has served as executive director of the quasi-governmental agency since 2011, said his health factored into his decision to not seek reappointment in September.