BRUNSWICK — Brunswick-based bluShift Aerospace plans to launch its 20-foot rocket from the former Loring Commerce Centre in October. The company hopes that the launch will serve as a springboard into building the aerospace industry in Maine. Based out of Brunswick Landing — the site of the former Brunswick Naval Air Station — bluShift is […]
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Gelato Fiasco pints to benefit Maine State Music Theatre
To help Maine State Music Theatre weather the cancelation of its 2020 season due to the COVID-19 epidemic, Gelato Fiasco has created pints celebrating the theater’s past productions. Pints cost $12, with 50% of sales benefiting Maine State’s $1.5 million Lifeline Fund to ensure the theater will return 2021. Pre-order pints can be picked up […]
Freeport restaurant cited by state for serving customers indoors
Though the state has suspended Dominic Petrillo’s license for allowing diners inside his restaurant, he says what hurts most is knowing that someone in the community ‘called the tattletale hotline.’
Most Maine retailers suffer slow business on first day of reopening
Some nonessential retailers in southern Maine reopened their stores Monday, but only a smattering of customers showed up to shop.
Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
The Brunswick Downtown Association’s Events Committee came to the decision after Gov. Janet Mills cautioned that the state mandates on large gatherings will remain in effect until September.
L.L. Bean’s store in Freeport remains closed, but you can now pick up orders there
The outdoor retailing giant announced Monday that it will begin offering curbside pickup of goods and apparel at its flagship store.
L.L.Bean stitchers sewing dog bed liners into hospital face masks
L.L.Bean CEO Stephen Smith described the dog bed liner masks Monday on CNBC’s ‘Power Lunch’ as breathable and ‘very durable.’
New Balance to start producing face masks to help prevent spread of coronavirus
A representative for the company said that while information about production at central Maine locations is not yet available, the goal is to have all New England factories producing personal protective equipment once a prototype is made.
Brunswick based STARC Systems to ramp up production of containment units amid coronavirus battle
Officials are doubling production of containment units that can be used to create instant isolation rooms and quarantine sections in hospitals.
Bath’s 1st recreational pot store cleared by city, waiting on state approval
David Heidrich, director of engagement and community outreach for the Office of Marijuana Policy, said the state plans to issue the first conditional licenses within the next two weeks.