Summer has given local restaurants a boost, but cold weather – and more empty tables – are coming soon.
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Opportunities emerge on Gardiner’s Water Street
Some projects, such as the Jokers & Rogues craft brewery, are nearing completion, while newer ones, including Ruby’s Place bakery at 242 Water St., are on a shorter schedule for opening.
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Hallowell officials mull rules for short-term rentals
A draft ordinance got the first of three readings on Monday, but some clarity on required fire safety measures are still needed from state officials.
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Rare blue lobster arrives at Hallowell Seafood & Produce
The likelihood of catching a blue lobster is one in 2 million, according to the University of Maine Lobster Institute.
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CTV-7 returns to familiar channel 7 spot in television lineup
The Augusta-area local access station, like others in Maine, was forced to move to channels in the 1300s by cable company Spectrum, where local officials were concerned it would be hard to find.
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Maine Voices: Want to help the economy? Stay home.
Reopening too aggressively leads to outbreaks that require reimposition of public health measures, further restricting consumer confidence.
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Owners of Augusta restaurant say they will now follow state health guidelines
The owners of The Black & Tan at 18 Bridge St. had said they would not require employees to wear masks or collect contact information. Now, the say they will adhere to state rules for inside dining.
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Without hordes of tourists, Mainers get summer to ourselves
Residents are enjoying parts of the state they’d normally never go to in July or August.
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Maine extends maximum length of jobless benefits by 13 weeks
Out-of-work Mainers can now receive as many as 39 consecutive weeks of benefits through state and federal assistance programs.
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Canceled Fourth of July fireworks bring economic hardship in central Maine
Professional pyrotechnics display companies across the nation, including Central Maine Pyrotechnics, are on track to lose the bulk of their revenue this year because of canceled fireworks productions.