Roak the Florist in Lewiston closes, and the building is for sale
The Urban Garden Center shares the site and is closed also. It’s Sabattus Street store still is open.Read More
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Bethel Inn and Resort sold
The grand Bethel Inn, the town’s centerpiece, has sold.Read More
Read MoreMaine lawmakers reach deal on heating aid package after long hearing
AUGUSTA, Maine — After Democrats agreed to a key demand for a public hearing, the top Republican in the Maine Senate
Read MoreBuckfield approves town’s first marijuana retail store
Back Road Buds will open next year across from Tilton’s Market.Read More
Read MoreMidcoast braces for end of federal rental assistance program
The Emergency Rental Assistance program, which has helped cover rent, utility and other housing costs for over 34,000 Mainers in
Read MoreMaine Street Barber Co. to open in Poland
Also in The Buzz: Brickyard Hollow opening at Flagstaff Landing; Saco Bay Physical Therapy Auburn changes; Roak’s no more.Read More
Read MoreCincinnati-based manufacturer acquires Benton company, plans facility at FirstPark in Oakland
The agreement between Meyer Tool Inc. and B&B Precise Products Inc. is expected to allow B&B to raise capital for
Read MoreMaine Med nurses say hospital has illegally ended some paid leave benefits
Less than two months after ratifying their first union contract, Maine Medical Center nurses say hospital management is illegally taking
Read MoreMedical Center streamlines resources
BANGOR — As a healthcare organization, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center holds the important responsibility to ensure wise use
Read MoreExpanding apprenticeship programs can help address workforce challenges
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Read MoreMaine Connectivity Authority announces $1 million for its Jumpstart Connectivity Initiative
LEE — On Monday, Maine Connectivity Authority announced three awards totaling more than $1 million in funding for its Jumpstart
Read MoreHow Much Welfare Can Mainers Get? $71,757 Per Year: Report
A new research report on American welfare programs found that Mainers who take advantage of the full suite of state
Read MoreLiza White: Engineering new applications for paper mill products
ORONO — Growing up in Rumford, Liza White learned the extent to which paper manufacturers contribute to the rural economies
Read MorePUC rejects proposed $75 power bill credit for low-income Mainers
In its decision, the Maine Public Utilities Commission said the credit would have shifted costs to other struggling electricity customers.Read
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