Papi imported doors from Puerto Rico, but the city says the doors must come down because they don’t honor the history of the Exchange Street building. Some residents say it’s unfair.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Sun Journal owner considering sale of newspapers to new nonprofit
Reade Brower, who owns the Sun Journal and other daily and weekly newspapers across the state, has been in preliminary discussions with the Maine Journalism Foundation.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
State lawmakers consider removing size limits on open-pit metal mines
The current three-acre limit prohibits the mining of a lithium deposit in Newry that could be worth over $1 billion.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
As costs soar, some restaurants tack on fees instead of increasing menu prices
Aiming for transparency, the industry acknowledges it’s more expensive, either way. But which charge is easier for the dining public to swallow?
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Lawmakers eye limits on growers to keep marijuana boom from going bust
An abundant cannabis supply and dropping prices have some concerned about an industry consolidation like what’s happened in other states.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Railroad spills 500 gallons of fuel in northern Maine derailment cleanup
The state issued a warning to Canadian Pacific Kansas City on Friday after the company’s clean-up efforts resulted in the discharge of diesel fuel from a locomotive’s tanks.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
‘Champagne of Beers’ leaves French sparkling wine producers frothing
At their trade body’s request, Belgian customs crushes over 2,000 cans of Miller High Life advertised as such.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Biden signs order prioritizing ‘environmental justice’
While GOP lawmakers want less regulation to lower energy prices, the administration says those policies would benefit oil companies and the Chinese.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, New England, News
Thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of Kia, Hyundai cars
Videos circulating on TikTok have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai cars by using only a screwdriver and a USB cable.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Locals aim to start farmers market in Lisbon
Residents are working to start a farmers market in downtown Lisbon Falls at the former Worumbo Mill site this spring.