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Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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How Maine’s county budgets affect property taxes
Rising county taxes come as Mainers are already feeling financially pinched, but it’s too early to know the impact on homeowners’ bills.
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Moviegoers look to the theater for a respite from holiday hoopla
For many, going to the movies on Christmas is tradition; for others, it’s just something to do.
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How the Maine Turnpike Authority manages snowy days and slick conditions
From a little room in the back of the Maine Turnpike Authority’s central office, a handful of dispatchers and supervisors manage traffic along the road’s entire 109-mile stretch.
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In one Maine home kitchen, the impact of tariffs is tough to calculate
Even the most local or non-adventurous eaters among us probably eat food from overseas. So how are the Trump administration tariffs affecting our grocery bills?
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Lawyers withdraw lawsuit on behalf of Mercer turkey farmer
Scott Greaney said he did not realize he had signed on to be the sole plaintiff in the federal lawsuit targeting the composition of a state board.
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They deliver to your door. Here’s what you can do to make it easier and safer this winter.
Whether you’re expecting a gift from Grandma or a lobster feast from your favorite restaurant, the people making home deliveries could use some consideration during the winter holidays — and always.
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Skowhegan’s Redington-Fairview General Hospital names new CEO
Tiffany Comis takes over for Richard “Dick” D. Willett, who has been chief executive since 1991.
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Maine’s cannabis industry has mixed feelings over federal drug reclassification
Industry members are cautiously optimistic that rescheduling marijuana to a lower tier is one step closer to full legalization, but the fear of a ‘Big Pharma’ or federal takeover looms large.
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Welcoming vegans at the holiday table, the Maine way
A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.