The event will feature raffles and free consultations for dog training.
Business
Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Waterville law firms announce merger
The combined firm will operate under the name O’Donnell Lee Marden Dubord, with offices on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville.
Madison resident receives promotion at Marshall Communications
Emma Dimock was promoted to the role of account executive.
As seasonal home sales grow in Maine, businesses pop up to watch them
Maine has the highest percentage of second homes in the country, and Portland has been named the nation’s hottest luxury real estate market for almost a year. Entrepreneurs are cashing in on the trend.
Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier
A company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.
Jay board to consider changing setback distance for marijuana businesses
A committee recommends changing the distance from 200 feet to 50 feet.
On wealthy Martha’s Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
A new report lays out in stark terms just how many low- and middle-income folks are being forced to move away from Martha’s Vineyard as its popularity with wealthy vacationers soars.
Maine asks judge to dismiss EV lawsuit that claims state is failing to reach climate goals
Environmentalists filed the lawsuit after state officials delayed ruling on a policy that would have boosted the sales of electric vehicles.
Typical Maine home now costs over $398,000 – a record
The median home price of $398,250 in May broke the previous record of $385,000 set in June 2023.
U.S. home sales fall for the 3rd straight month amid rising mortgage rates, high prices
Sales of previously occupied homes fell in May for the 3rd straight month as rising mortgage rates and record-high prices discouraged many prospective homebuyers.