Environmentalists say that in 5 years, regulators have adopted only 2 rules aimed at Maine’s Climate Law’s requirements, and not a single rule to scale back pollution from tailpipe emissions.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Chinburg Properties ready to develop the rest of Continental Mill in Lewiston
Developer plans 377 market rate apartments, commercial spaces and restaurant space for the massive mill complex.
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Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Norway’s Woods Maine Shop expanding downtown
NORWAY — The Woods Maine Shop is moving to a larger retail space at the former Brick & Mortar shop, 400 Main St. The expansion is a full-circle moment for the local brand. In 2019, The Woods Maine debuted at The Tribune Books & Gifts with a small collection of kids’ T-shirts and long-sleeve shirts. […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
New rent relief program to offer struggling Mainers up to $800 a month
The $18 million pilot initiative is meant to curb evictions. About 2,400 people and families will qualify.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Working: Springworks Farm’s Brady Sinclair is growing produce and the aquaponics operation
The three greenhouses put out over 2 million heads of organic lettuce a year, and the farm raises about 150,000 pounds of tilapia
Posted inbPlus, Business
Photo Album: See parts of the Maine MILL permanent collection
Many of the items in the permanent collection on the upper floors deal with the subject matter of the new exhibit at the Maine MILL.
Posted inbPlus, Business
Photo Album: Exhibit photos pay homage to the labor movement and strife
Photos and memorabilia line the walls in the gallery at the Maine MILL in the Bates Mill Complex in Lewiston. Photography by Sun Journal photographer Russ Dillingham.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston code enforcement condemns Ramada Inn building
Lewiston’s planning and code enforcement department condemned the 490 Pleasant St. hotel for several violations including a nonfunctional fire alarm system, according to city officials.
Posted inBusiness
Cicada salad, anyone? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu
They may look like little monsters, but if prepared properly, they can also be tasty to eat. And there are going to be trillions emerging soon.
Posted inBusiness
EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
A group that represents the chemical industry says it strongly opposes the Environmental Protection Agency’s designation of two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances.