Company owners and advocates say the legislation will hinder their ability to reach customers and grow their businesses.
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A look back at the man who made Renys, a century after his birth
Here are some stories across the decades about R.H. Reny, the founder of the Renys department store chain, curated from our newspaper archives.
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Icicles could be hurting your home. Here’s how to prevent costly damage.
A buildup of meltwater on a roof can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage, and the risk is increased in a cold, snowy winter like the one Maine is experiencing.
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Maine businesses, customers react to ICE presence
Companies from Westbrook to Edgecomb are taking public stances as immigration enforcement actions mount across the state.
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Maine maker of Lincoln Logs is closing its doors
Pride Manufacturing Co., in Burnham, has notified the state it will lay off 115 people when it shuts down in April.
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Can European holiday demand reverse Maine’s lobster export slump?
Hopes are high after the U.S. and Europe agreed over the summer to extend a trade deal that keeps Maine companies on equal footing with their Canadian rivals.
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Maine company cranks out thousands of otter T-shirts after Swifties donate $2.3 million
Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine is tackling the biggest order in its history: 35,000 copies of a vintage 1990s T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift.
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What do ever-hotter summers mean for Maine’s economy?
As the state charts increasingly warm and longer summers, businesses across all industries are planning for more weather extremes.
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Trump signs $100K fee on H-1B visas, potentially affecting Maine tech workers
While certain to face legal challenges, the move could impact hundreds of skilled workers in the state.
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Windham businesses and community centers got mixed messaging as manhunt unfolded
A shelter-in-place order Friday interrupted a memorial service and came during an already busy period for local businesses, sowing confusion as details about the shooting trickled out.