The state’s recreational cannabis market is set to finally open Friday, but few stores will be, and supplies are expected to be extremely limited.
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Subway sandwich chain’s bread isn’t bread, Irish court says
Bread sold by the fast-food chain Subway contains so much sugar that it cannot be legally defined as bread, the nation’s highest court finds in a tax case.
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Amy Calder: Waterville Paragon Shop owners know when it’s time to go
After 38 years on Main Street in Waterville, Nancy and Roger St. Amand are selling the Paragon Shop, but they hold onto plenty of fond memories running the popular business, Amy Calder writes.
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Madison Paper to appeal to Maine Supreme Judicial Court latest decision on tax abatement
Twice the taxes levied by the town of Madison have been challenged and twice the town has won, but at a cost of $200,000 which will increase because of the fight in the high court.
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Lowe’s offers small businesses the ‘Shark Tank’ treatment
Lowe’s is putting an emphasis on businesses run by the disabled, people of color and people in the LGBT community.
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Portland Fish Exchange looks to shore up its future with aquaculture
A waterfront institution partners with an oyster grower to diversify its operation and offer support to the growing aquaculture industry.
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Lobster industry cheers trade deal that would lift EU tariffs
Maine lobster dealers predict an immediate boost in European sales, which will grow when air travel and restaurants bounce back from the pandemic.
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Central Maine car dealerships have lower inventories, but can still make a deal
Smaller operations such as Wentworth Motors in Waterville and Maine Avenue Auto Sales in Farmingdale go far afield to buy used cars, but the numbers at auctions are lower and the prices they pay are higher.
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Eaton Mountain owner, foundation strike deal to upgrade Skowhegan ski area
The collaboration is to include students from the Community Regional Charter School working to create a four-season recreational area.
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Lobster and industrial cleanups on menu during EPA official’s visit
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler spent Thursday in Maine touring contaminated “brownfield” sites and lobster businesses.