In the Midcoast, nearly a quarter of a million dollars in federal money earmarked for housing was rescinded from a small town after local officials sought to use the funds for a data center.
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4 economic goals Maine business leaders want the state to reach by 2035
A new report lays out priorities to boost business competitiveness, lower housing costs and increase wages 20% within the next decade.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News, Politics
In contentious times, Maine restaurants ponder how, and whether, to take a stand
Food businesses must weigh their responsibilities to staff, customers and themselves.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News, Things to Do
Farmington’s Summer Fest to return with Elvis, races, music
The festival, now in its 61st year, is planned for July 25 as the town heads into the summer season.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, Schools and Education
Bountiful kelp harvest gives UNE students a taste of the blue economy
By managing every step from the ocean to the consumer, a student-run business seeks to turn seaweed into a sustainable campus staple.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
MaineGeneral will close its Fairfield eye center in July
The specialty eye center was losing up to $1 million annually, a spokesperson said. Its closure will force 4,500 patients to find new care.
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Everything you need to know about paying for an ADU
There are a variety of financing options when considering whether to build.
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Feuding rivals at lucrative Maine lobster port agree to timeout
The Mazzetta Co. moved its ‘blockade’ boat and the local co-op paused its legal fight, shifting the battle for Maine’s working waterfront to a 60-day negotiation.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Tell us: What’s your favorite specialty supermarket?
Superfans of Aldi, Costco, Market Basket, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods — we want to hear from you.
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The Maine moms who make their restaurants happen
For Mother’s Day, we checked in with Gray’s Two Mums Kitchen and Lisbon’s Two Moms Diner.