After double-digit leaps during previous months, the increase in home prices slowed. Real estate experts say the market appears to be cooling.
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In Maine, cannabis store licensing fees are all over the map
For budding entrepreneurs, location matters as towns and cities vary widely – from $100 to $40,000 – in costs for setting up shop.
Immigrants may hold a key to solving Maine’s labor shortage
As more people leave the state’s workforce than enter it, new Mainers may play a vital role in filling the gaps.
Data breach may have affected over 15,000 student loan borrowers in Maine
Personal information including Social Security numbers may have been illicitly accessed, and 2.5 million people may have been affected nationwide.
Court ruling paves way for out-of-staters to own medical marijuana dispensaries
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling that Maine’s residency requirements are unconstitutional.
Central Maine business briefs: Augusta-area disaster response, restoration businesses recognized
People & Places: Golden Pond Wealth Management welcomes new member.
Maine Chamber, trade groups ask for delay in forever chemicals reporting law
They say they don’t have enough time or information to comply with the requirement, which takes effect in January.
Gas prices decline, but experts unsure if the trend will continue
The average price of regular gasoline in Maine is down 32 cents a gallon from its June peak, with York County reporting the lowest countywide average.
Maine lobster industry could receive nearly $14 million in federal aid
The funding would help the industry comply with new rules intended to save the critically endangered right whale.
Maine homebuyers are skipping the inspection. Experts say it’s a risky move.
The practice has become increasingly common as prospective purchasers, frustrated by the state’s red hot real estate market, are doing whatever they can to put in the winning bid.