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LA Metro Chamber Top Gun contest draws competitive field
Nurses, a commercial fishing captain and a serial entrepreneur were among the competitors vying for chance to win $25,000.
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Scott Whalen named Auburn Business Association’s Citizen of the Year
Whalen was awarded Citizen of the Year on Wednesday for his countless hours working, volunteering or leading many efforts on Auburn’s sports scene and the wider community.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
See the new ‘passive’ housing stock in downtown Lewiston
Raise-Op Housing Cooperative celebrated the opening Tuesday of 18 new ‘passive housing’ units in downtown Lewiston, the first such units in Androscoggin County.
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After hearing, Auburn staff will attempt ‘compromise’ on plan to remove income standard from the agricultural zone
City staff said the current proposal goes against Auburn’s comprehensive plan, which states that new housing development should stem from the city core.
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Androscoggin Bank appoints 5 new corporators
LEWISTON — Androscoggin Bank announces five new corporators were appointed at its 2023 annual meeting. They are Ray DeBlois, Adilah Muhammad, Sharon Reishus, Josh Soley and John Wipfler. As active leaders in their communities and areas of expertise, they bring valuable perspectives to the bank’s economic and community initiatives. “We are excited to welcome such […]
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Marshalls coming to Hannaford Drive in Farmington
A second new store, The Granite Group, is planning to move into the former Bouffard’s Furniture & Carpet building at 622 Wilton Road.
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U.S. prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist
Inflation eased for a 10th straight month, but prices are still increasing faster than normal.
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Maine’s wild blueberry crop fell 26% in size, 30% in value last year
The state’s 2022 crop was valued at $55.5 million, a decrease from $80.3 million in 2021. Experts say the fluctuations are increasing and a result of climate change.
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New air carrier will let you skip the line at the Portland jetport
‘Semi-private’ jet service JSX touches down in Maine next month with perks that include slimmed-down security screening and plane-side baggage pickup. But fares can be high.