LEWISTON — Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, part of Central Maine Healthcare, has added new cardiologists to its team. Dr. Mary Huerter is a cardiac surgeon. She graduated from medical school and completed her residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Her education and experience also include a research fellowship at University of Virginia […]
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Portland restaurateur sues ex-wife over payment for Boone’s Fish House
Harding Lee Smith, owner of ‘The Rooms’ restaurants, has sued Darcy Smith, owner of Boone’s, claiming she and her business owe him $150,000.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland sued for ending Expo lease to accommodate asylum seekers
At the heart of the case is whether Portland had the right to terminate a lease with Promerica Health because of ‘sudden’ and ‘unforseen circumstances’ that led to opening a temporary shelter space for asylum seekers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
IRS will pause taking claims for pandemic-era tax credit due to an influx of fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was designed help small businesses keep paying their employees during the height of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn to take up final readings on slate of zoning changes to increase housing
Officials say the T-4.2B zoning will encourage additional housing options while limiting the potential negative impacts of state housing legislation that will take effect in 2024. Not everyone agrees.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Lewiston tech provider donates $2K printer to Oxford service dog trainer
LEWISTON — Budget Document Technology, a provider of office technology, donated a new state-of-the-art Konica Minolta C3320i high-resolution multifunction color printer worth $2,294, to Mission Working Dogs. The Oxford-based nonprofit trains service dogs, therapy dogs, and facility dogs for veterans and other individuals with disabilities. It was founded by certified dog trainer Christy Gardner, a […]
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United Auto Workers strike against all Big Three automakers for first time in history
About 13,000 U.S. auto workers at some factories owned by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis have stopped making vehicles and headed for the picket lines.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Portland restaurant and shop Maker’s Galley closing
The Commercial Street business that showcases Maine-made products opened about 2 years ago.
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Portland chamber slams public power proposal as activists demonstrate
About 2 dozen protestors gathered outside Hannaford Hall on Thursday, where the Portland area chamber held a breakfast forum taking aim at Pine Tree Power.
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Plan takes on Old Port congestion as cruise ship arrivals ramp up
Part of the motivation behind the PortShare Promise is to help ease any friction between tourists, Portland residents and waterfront workers.