Farmers, fishermen and forest product companies call diesel the lifeblood of the state’s working lands and waterfronts.
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Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in Maine taxes and fines, court rules
Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.
Maine businesses ramp up opposition to data privacy bill
Company owners and advocates say the legislation will hinder their ability to reach customers and grow their businesses.
Could Maine make polluters pay for the cost of climate change? Lawmakers want to study it first.
The Legislature on Tuesday passed a measure to study how much greenhouse gas emissions are costing the state, with Republicans opposed.
See 3 Maine homes with ADUs on the market
A luxury condo in South Portland, a Colonial in Lewiston and a waterfront ranch in West Gardiner offer shared living options across the state.
Aldi opening in Portland met with rush of superfans
The German supermarket chain’s latest location is a former Big Lots store on Brighton Avenue.
Veteran-inspired PrecisionSim brings shooting simulator to Augusta
Business owner Trevor Fowles offers a safe environment for civilians to learn marksmanship, build confidence, or enjoy a new entertainment experience.
Gifford’s Ice Cream gears up for season, with Skowhegan factory back online
The company’s 3 stands, in Bangor, Skowhegan and Waterville, are set to open for the season in the coming days.
Women’s sports bar coming to Maine
The Sports Bra, which kicked off a trend of bars dedicated to showing women’s games, plans to open its fifth franchise location in Portland.
‘Cash is king’ (and Venmo is queen) at some Bethel-area businesses
Business owners say credit card processing charges cost thousands each year, prompting discounts for cash or Venmo payments.