The few cafes, stores and venues in Portland that still require masks say it’s to protect their staff and put concerned customers at ease.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Stocks hit lowest level since 2020, revive fear of recession
The selling capped another rough week on Wall Street, leaving the major indexes with their fifth weekly loss in six weeks.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta Kmart site owner proposes dog park, playground in effort to convince city to allow self-storage business
A developer has revised proposals for the Western Avenue site three times, but city councilors have not agreed to a zoning change to allow a project to move forward.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn Police say speed was a factor in the car crash at the Burger King drive-thru
“We looked up and we see this car flying through the air and coming right at us,” said Gary Girard, whose car was struck at the drive-thru.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: We don’t need to harp on it, but Waterville company finds the art in its work
Peter Carey and Jason Brann own PRO Moving Service in Waterville, and they do much more than move bulky things, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Plans for Augusta bagel shop in former mill building draw praise for community focus
Sand Hill Bagel Co. developers hope the shop, which is slated to open next spring in the last remaining building of the former mill, will become one with the neighborhood and city park.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine
Augusta soon to be home to new Harbor Freight Tools store
The chain looks to open at 10 Whitten Road, also known as the Turnpike Mall.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Another summer tourism season shows value of good workers
Hospitality businesses are competing for workers from a limited pool. The ones that win will be the best position to thrive.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
At summer’s peak, tourism has been a mixed bag so far in Maine
Visitors are still coming, but higher gas and other prices have some reining in their spending.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta councilors reject large self-storage business proposal at former Kmart site
The controversial proposal to redevelop a run-down shopping plaza didn’t fit with hopes for the neighborhood, according to city officials and residents.