Raffi Sulahian, who operated a series of cafés in California before moving to Maine, is trying to raise $50,000.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Nation / World
Chocolate prices keep rising, but that’s not stopping Americans from buying
Purchases of chocolate confectioneries are expected to climb 5.8% this year to reach almost $26 billion, according to data from researcher Euromonitor International.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Bethel, Business, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Nonprofit trust buying Sun Journal, other Maine newspapers in landmark deal
In a major milestone for journalism, the National Trust for Local News is acquiring 5 of the state’s daily papers and 17 of its weeklies.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
The New York Times disbands sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic
Journalists on the sports desk will move to other roles within the newsroom and no layoffs are planned.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
New doctors in training join Lewiston medical center
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center recently welcomed the latest members of its Family Medicine Residency class. The seven physicians will work at Central Maine Healthcare locations for the next few years as doctors in training and graduate in 2026. Central Maine Family Medicine Residency provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages. […]
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Lewiston medical center receives $5,000 grant for school gardens programming
LEWISTON — St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has received a $5,000 grant to support its Nutrition Center school gardens programming. The grant was one of three Iced Coffee Day grants, totaling $49,000, presented to Maine hospitals by the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Since 2012, Maine Dunkin’ franchisees and the foundation have given more than $500,000 […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Falmouth restaurant’s parking problems put entertainment license at risk
The owner of The Barn at Old Smith Farm says she thought the problem was resolved last year, but town officials say she hasn’t been in compliance.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As UPS workers prepare for strike, Maine businesses hope it won’t be delivered
The giant shipping company and the Teamsters have left the bargaining table, and a strike could force UPS customers and consumers to consider some hard choices.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working: Katie Morin and Elizabeth Marcotte not your average carhops
Val’s Drive-In is still a draw for teens who like to work seasonal jobs in a fun atmosphere.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
A vacancy rate of zero is pushing up rents and has Lewiston and Auburn embracing any and all new housing
A vacancy rate of essentially zero means there is no room for mobility for renters facing rent increases or evictions, leaving people priced out. Officials say rent control isn’t the answer, more housing is.