The Seattle-area company, which competes with Maine-based L.L. Bean and others, plans to open at Rock Row in the fall.
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Maine home sales and prices continued their steep climb in April
Sales of single-family homes jumped 35.7% from April of 2020, when Maine was shut down by the pandemic.
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U.S. disasters show gaps in $1.7 trillion infrastructure plan
Three times this year, major pieces of U.S. infrastructure have failed: first the Texas power grid, then the East Coast’s main gasoline pipeline, then a freeway bridge over the Mississippi River.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Porta-potties in short supply as outdoor events make rebound in Maine
Many people may not like using the portable plastic toilets, but they are now in high demand.
Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
Sidney arts center to host inaugural beer festival, signaling return of food-drink gatherings
As the Snow Pond Center for the Arts plans its first craft brew and music festival for Sept. 11 on Messalonskee Lake, other annual gatherings are planning returns as COVID-19 pandemic precautions are eased.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Restaurant-loving couple creates heated cushion to keep eating outside
The Southport couple started Hüga to make al fresco dining less frigid over the winter.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
For some food businesses, the pandemic created new customers
Small-scale shopping, prepared foods and delivery services have been in high demand.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As mask rules ease, Maine businesses offer a patchwork of approaches
Consumer and service businesses will rely on the honor system for customers, but many require employees to show proof of vaccination.
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For community solar shoppers, a marketplace of choice and confusion
Interest is building in Maine as companies solicit subscribers in emerging renewable energy projects, but comparing offers still requires a bit of legwork.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Dine Out Maine: What to expect when you’re expecting (to visit Maine)
Restaurant people set expectations for diners this summer: In sum, be kind.