Local retailers and importers of European wines and cheeses are trying to buffer their customers from sticker shock, and hope that any price hikes resulting from new tariffs are temporary.
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BIW could get another shot at multibillion-dollar Coast Guard contract
The Coast Guard plans to reopen bidding for a contract to build 21 cutters because a hurricane last year damaged the winning shipyard in Florida.
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Five takeaways on keeping and attracting workers in central Maine
At Wednesday’s Central Maine Business Breakfast in Augusta, experts weighed in on strategies to develop the region’s workforce.
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Augusta native makes Maine mark in Denver
Drew Ryan has brought the type of seafood joint most Mainers take for granted to the Mile High City.
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DFD Russell Medical Center receives top national award
Rangeley Health and Wellness awarded grant to support a behavioral health program; Maine Med takes neonatal training on the road; 14 Camden National Bank employees receive recognition awards; Camden National Corp. selected for the Sandler O’Neill Sm-All Stars Class of 2019.
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Augusta’s last remaining Rite Aid to close
The Hospital Street store and pharmacy that’s closing at the end of the month is within easy walking distance to an apartment complex and long-term care facility on Glenridge Drive and the state’s east side office complex.
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UNE gets $1 million grant to grow business, innovation programs
The Biddeford-based University of New England says the gift will help create the P.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business.
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Bedderrest Mattresses & Furniture to close all three Maine stores
Bedderrest Mattresses & Furniture is closing three stores, in Auburn, South Portland and Topsham, after 28 years.
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Waterville businesses on the move
‘The city of Waterville is seeing growth and interest in development at a rate that I’ve not witnessed in my 25-year involvement with the chamber,’ says Kimberly N. Lindlof, president of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.
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Cruise ship spending lower than first reported
A new study estimates each passenger spends under $62 in Maine, down from previous reports that estimated per passenger spending at $110.