141-year-old Bar Harbor inn sells for $3.2M
A Gilded Age Bar Harbor manor that was one of the few estates to survive the great 1947 fire that
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After 45 years, the clock runs out for Swiss Time
The watch shop was a landmark on Exchange Street for more than a quarter-century, and had done business in Portland
Read moreF.W. Webb building new warehouse, showroom in Lewiston
Also in The Buzz: Walgreens plans new store on Main Street; Yianni’s House of Pizza in Jay closes.Read More
Read moreMaine businesses expect to hire this year despite recession fears
The majority of small- and medium-sized U.S. business leaders expect a recession in 2023, but they still plan to hire
Read moreBangor company takes over warehouse at former East Millinocket paper mill
A Bangor-based trucking, warehousing and freight company has taken over 50,000 square feet of warehouse space at the former Great
Read moreMaine Adventure Company rents off-road vans for unique way to explore the wilderness
A new ‘Adventure’ company is offering a year-round, off-road and off-the-grid option to explore Maine. Read More
Read more6 Leadbetter’s locations will become Freshies after sale to RH Foster
Hampden-based R.H. Foster Energy has purchased six out of the eight Leadbetter’s convenience stores in the Bangor area, and plans
Read moreThese are the Old Port’s longest-standing, beer-slinging joints
PORTLAND, Maine — Time-tested subterranean waterfront drinking establishment Old Port Tavern served its final pint of beer and closed up for good in
Read moreDrip City to relocate to downtown Waterville, allowing Buen Apetito to move on from parking dispute
After a parking dispute pushed Buen Apetito out of its 20-year locale at Railroad Square, its owners eyed the location
Read moreBar Harbor businesses sue town over new limit on cruise ship visits
The law, adopted by voters in November, limits cruise ships to 1,000 passengers a day going ashore in the town.Read
Read moreEarly plans for South Portland shipyard redevelopment draw opposition
Residents are riled by a pending rezoning proposal that would allow four 18-story building sites beside Bug Light Park.Read More
Read moreMaine, Portland minimum wages jump on Jan. 1
The state’s new minimum wage is $13.80 an hour as of Jan. 1 and in Portland, it is now $14
Read moreSearsport is getting its 1st brewery
SEARSPORT, Maine — Downtown Searsport is set to grow this spring with a new brewery. Robert and Paula Martell are
Read moreMr. Tuna opening restaurant in Portland
PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland business is expanding and opening its own restaurant. The Press Herald reports Mr. Tuna, which
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