The proposal to create a tourism development district could more than double the funds for marketing the city as a year-round destination.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Workers’ rights honored, PRO Act endorsed for International Workers’ Day
The Maine chapters of the Communist Party USA and the Party for Socialism and Liberation honor workers’ rights for International Workers’ Day, at Kennedy Park in Lewiston.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
With shelter closing and apartments rising, Portland’s Bayside awaits transformation
Developers plan more than 800 units in the city’s gateway. Neighbors recognize the need for housing but have concerns about traffic, green space and where affordable units will be built.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis
Legislation that promotes accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide is set to take effect July 1. Municipalities say that’s not enough time to comply.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Local 14 retirees from Jay mill honored at Workers’ Memorial Day dinner
The Western Maine Central Labor Council honored Local 14 union members on Workers’ Memorial Day for “keeping solidarity alive in Jay.”
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Local Sports, News
Poland golf course tees off for the season
Fairlawn Golf Course gets into the swing of spring Friday morning.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
House votes to restore solar panel tariffs paused by Biden
The House voted Friday to reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from several Southeast Asian countries.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mills unveils jobs plan that would focus on worker training and ‘high value’ sectors
The proposal would replace the existing Pine Tree Development Zone plan with tax credits that reward companies creating jobs that require more skills.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England
Maine herring fishers get money after decline of fish, quota cuts
The government has appropriated $7 million for fishermen in Maine’s struggling herring fishing business to help cope with a decline in the fish population.
Posted inBusiness, News
Maine home foreclosures plummet while sales drop, prices inch up
New data on foreclosure filings and on recent home sales create a mixed outlook for the state’s residential real estate market. But it appears stronger than those in many other states.