Kerri Everett, a member of the revitalization group, said that the town voted to keep the Prohibition-era laws decades ago. Only through referendum can the town’s adherence to the law be changed.
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Business as usual the day after Christmas at Elm Plaza in Waterville
On the day after Christmas, when more than half of all shoppers start to return or exchange items over the course of the next month, Elm Plaza shop employees say that business is normal.
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Maine hemp farmers fear proposed rule change could cost them their crop
Under the proposed standards, 27% of Mainers farming hemp in 2019 would have tested ‘hot’ for exceeding allowable THC levels in their plants.
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Kennebunk facility is 1st to seek license for testing recreational pot in Maine
Nelson Analytical applies for certification from the Maine CDC, a first step toward applying to the Maine Office of Marijuana Policy.
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Candy store celebrates 20 years in Cornville, more than 100 years in New England
Nelson’s Candies continues to thrive after two decades of providing sweets to local communities through the Cornville shop and their booth at fairs.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda encourages shopping small and local
He urges people to take part in Small Business Saturday.
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Store’s apparel rekindles team name controversy in Scarborough, 20 years after change
The school board changed the nickname to ‘Red Storm’ in 2000. Flaherty’s Family Farm store still sells fan gear carrying the old name, raising public concern.
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Hobby Lobby store opening in Waterville next year
The arts and crafts store is expected to open in the former Kmart space at Elm Plaza next year, according to a company spokeswoman.
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Macy’s data breach left customer information exposed in October
The department store did not immediately say how many customer accounts were affected; a spokesperson said it was a small portion of clients.
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South Korean official lays groundwork for business collaboration in central Maine
Local business development leaders tout the advantages of expanding businesses in central Maine over the Boston area, where the Republic of Korea has established its biohealth, future-car, non-memory chip, robotics and technology industries.