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Business, Local & State

Jake’s Home Furniture & Appliance moving to empty Save-A-Lot space in Farmington

by Pam Harnden April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Renovations are ongoing in the former grocery store with an anticipated reopening of the furniture store this July.

Business, Local & State, News

L.L.Bean sues Wisconsin company, alleging it copied signature tote bags

by Kelley Bouchard April 1, 2025April 2, 2025

The trademark infringement lawsuit calls the bulk-ordered ‘boat tote’ bags sold by 4Imprint Inc. ‘confusingly similar’ and a deliberate attempt to ‘free ride’ on the Maine company’s popular item.

Business, Local & State, News

Mainers join nationwide economic blackout in their own way

by Kelley Bouchard February 28, 2025March 1, 2025

Some small businesses saw more cash purchases during the 24-hour grassroots action against the U.S. economic and political system.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Waterville to lose Joann Fabrics and Crafts

by Amy Calder February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

The store at 180 JFK Plaza off Kennedy Memorial Drive is one of hundreds of Joann stores slated to close.

Business

Part of L.L.Bean flagship store torn down as $50M renovations continue

by Kelley Bouchard February 22, 2025February 21, 2025

The project is expected to be completed by fall 2026.

Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Renys set to open Waterville store in April; job fair set for Friday

by Amy Calder February 14, 2025February 17, 2025

The new store at Elm Plaza on upper Main Street is at the space that housed JCPenney until late last year.

Business, Local & State, News

Tesla files building permits for Portland dealership

by Daniel Kool and Kelley Bouchard February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

The automaker hasn’t formally announced plans to expand into Maine, but a building permit says the site would be an auto dealership and service center for the company run by Elon Musk.