Proponents say the bill is needed to protect people from artificial intelligence and government surveillance, but opponents say it will put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.
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Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.
Housing, health care and energy prices are the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they’re presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.
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2 million pounds: Allagash Brewing hits new milestone using Maine-grown grains
The state’s largest brewery doubled its pledge to use 1 million pounds of Maine grain, relying in part on Lisbon’s Blue Ox Malthouse.
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Icicles could be hurting your home. Here’s how to prevent costly damage.
A buildup of meltwater on a roof can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage, and the risk is increased in a cold, snowy winter like the one Maine is experiencing.
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Boom or dust? How tariffs are helping this Maine sawmill but creating more uncertainty for others
Duties on Canadian imports are driving up domestic sales at some Maine lumber companies. Is it enough to overcome high operating costs and a slumping housing market?
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Wyman’s wants to sell some of its Maine blueberry fields. Why?
The biggest wild blueberry grower in the US has listed 781 acres in the Midcoast.
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Somerset County commissioners deny paved road access for ATV riders in The Forks
The debate, which began in September, underscored officials’ desire to balance economic development and public safety.
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Waterville approves mobile home park lot rent stabilization ordinance
If mobile home park owners want to raise lot rents by a certain amount they must submit a petition to the city and park renters.
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Frances Perkins to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
The trailblazing public servant, social reformer and first woman to serve in the Cabinet of a U.S. president will be honored at a ceremony in March.
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Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: January 2026
Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.