The tech giants have tended to allow products that are not ‘plant facing,’ but Amazon recently changed the artificial intelligence it uses to search for contraband and more businesses are getting booted.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, New England, News
Maine seaweed company bids for more growth, signs deal with business backed by celebrity chef
Atlantic Sea Farms hopes to raise $3.5 million one year after opening a new processing facility in Biddeford.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Horror film ‘Smile’ pleased with top showing at box office
Billy Eichner’s gay rom-com ‘Bros’ takes fourth place.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How can Maine solve its workforce crisis?
Maine has lost more than 20,000 employees since the pandemic started. Fixing this will take a combination of strategies and years of work.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Pump it up: Can you keep warm in winter with a heat pump alone?
An Efficiency Maine initiative may be changing minds about the energy-saving devices, after testing their stand-alone performance in subzero temperatures.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Bodega’s diverse Latin American roots spur growth and creativity in new restaurant
René Emilio Peña took over his father’s La Bodega Latina on Congress Street during the pandemic. His new restaurant, Cabana, picks up on the tradition, celebrating the range of Latin American cultures.
Posted inBusiness, Election 2022, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow residents to decide whether to ban the use of fireworks in town
Winslow is the latest municipality in Maine to consider prohibiting or restricting the use of pyrotechnics.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Vermont dispensaries to begin selling recreational marijuana
It will join 14 other states with legal adult-use cannabis sales.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Camden National Corporation appoints Rebecca Hatfield to board of directors
Camden National Corporation, parent company of Camden National Bank, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Hatfield as a director, effective Dec. 31. She has also been appointed to the board’s Capital Committee and Camden National Bank’s board of directors. “We are extremely pleased to welcome Rebecca as a new independent director to our board,” said […]
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Camden bank recognizes 11 employees, including 2 from Gardiner, with 2022 Commitment Awards
Camden National Bank recognized 11 employees at its annual employee appreciation award ceremony. The Camden National Bank Stakeholder Commitment Award recognizes a select group of employees who demonstrate and serve as role models of the bank’s vision and core values, providing excellent customer service, and showing a strong commitment to inclusion and belonging in the […]