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.
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Lobstermen catch break on diesel engine standards
U.S. lobster fishery is exempt from new standards until cleaner-running lobster boat engines are available on the commercial market.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lawsuit accuses Hillandale Farms of gouging egg prices during pandemic
With an egg farm in Turner, Hillandale officials deny the claim and say any price increases were caused by disruptions in the market and the additional cost of maintaining egg production.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World, Politics
How Sen. Collins was lobbied to write the PPP exception that benefited hotel chains
The lobbyist who pushed for the change is a former longtime aide to the Maine senator.
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FirstPark in Oakland hires firm to help spur development
The partnership with SVN | The Urbanek Group Advisors is expected to provide FirstPark greater exposure in Maine and New England, and connections nationally and globally through SVN’s network of offices and affiliates.
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State predicts 1st recreational cannabis sales by end of year
The first wave of grows, manufacturing plants and testing labs will open in the fall, giving the industry time to prepare for consumer sales.
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The Two Cent Pub in Winslow opens with new owner
The restaurant occupies the space It’s A Good Pizza operated out of for more than 40 years and its staff hopes to make it a community gathering spot.