The installation of new ‘level 3’ charging stations comes at a time when both government and automakers are promoting a transition to electric cars and trucks.
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Mainers celebrate ‘stoner Christmas’ for first time under legal cannabis sales
Recreational cannabis retail stores across the state celebrated ‘4/20’ with specials, giveaways, raffles, food trucks, live music and more.
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Hannaford says it no longer sends any waste food to landfills
The supermarket chain said it has eliminated food waste at all 183 of its stores, which added up to 65 million pounds diverted from landfills last year.
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Politicians, business leaders speak in support of revitalizing passenger rail service in central Maine
The Maine Rail Group sponsored the presentation about LD 227 “To Conduct a Feasibility Study for Extending Passenger Rail Service from Brunswick through Augusta and Waterville to Bangor.”
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Sea Bags announces new locations in Portland, Freeport
The Maine-based retailer sells tote bags and other accessories made from recycled sail materials.
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Sea farmers say bill to prevent large-scale aquaculture could hurt entire industry
The bill would revamp the permitting framework for state aquaculture leases, adding a variety of restrictions and safeguards.
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Mast Landing Brewing plans to expand with large location in Freeport
The Westbrook-based brewery is expanding with a new tasting room and pilot production facility in the Freeport Crossing shopping mall.
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Bath shipyard signs new contract with Local S7 union
The new contract holds “numerous improvements to wages and benefits over the life of the contract” for the union’s roughly 200 members, according to a statement from BIW.
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Nestle closes sale of bottled water brands in North America
One Rock Capital Partners, in partnership with Metropoulos & Co., has assumed ownership of brands including Poland Spring.
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With business travel lagging, Portland lands direct flights to cities around the U.S.
The new flights could be temporary or long-term, depending on their popularity and the recovery of business travel.