The owner of J&J Lobster says about $230,000 is missing, but Chad W. Salvas says he is innocent of wrongdoing.
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Affordable fitness studio in Wilton zeroes in on first anniversary
Owner Cyra Morrill has focused on making her personal business a part of the community.
Hannah Duguie answers Five Questions
Hannah Duguie is co-owner and creative director of E+H Creates in Benton.
New Kittery-Portsmouth bridge can open earlier than contractor’s May 10 target, say Maine officials
A spokesman says the Department of Transportation is weighing all options to get the Sarah Mildred Long bridge operational before May.
Mainers pay among the lowest rates in the nation for home, auto insurance
The Maine Bureau of Insurance attributes low rates to a competitive market.
L.L. Bean ends unlimited return policy, blaming increasing abuse
Executives say a growing number of customers were returning worn-out items years after they were purchased, in part because of the company’s own marketing.
Maine legislators split over bill to trim minimum wage increase
But the close 7-6 margin in committee signals the Legislature will do battle over the business-pleasing bill, which also would establish a below-minimum youth or training wage.
Oakhurst OT case of missing-comma fame settled for $5 million
The dairy admits no wrongdoing and sets up a fund to pay workers who won their overtime lawsuit appeal, which hinged on a state law’s punctuation.
Latest delay means Sarah Mildred Long Bridge won’t open until at least May
That’s eight months later than originally planned, making life difficult for the 15,000 drivers who once crossed the span between Kittery and Portsmouth daily.
Decision upholds Connecticut lawyer’s suspension from practicing law in Maine
An overseers board found previously that the lawyer, who once filed a legal brief bound with twine, had violated six rules of professional conduct.