The ice cream company said the decision not to reopen was made well before the fire at its Skowhegan plant.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Dairy Joy ice cream shops get ready to open
Also in the Buzz: Gifford’s Ice Cream on Minot Avenue for sale; Blackie’s Farm Stand growing soon; Cowbell Grill & Tap closing in Lewiston.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
California will cut ties with Walgreens over abortion pill access
Using the force of the state’s economy, Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing back on the pressure GOP leaders are putting on retailers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge rejects attempt to throw out ballot proposal that could thwart CMP, Versant takeover
The ruling means that voters in November will likely see both a proposal to create a consumer-owned electric utility and a debt-limit measure meant to cripple the effort.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Auburn council considering development district for Stable Ridge property
Councilors will decide this month whether to approve a tax increment financing district for Stable Ridge property at 555 Court St.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Barbara Sergio named president of Franklin Community Health Network
Sergio, the chief operating officer, had been serving as interim president of the health network in Farmington.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, News
Updated: CareerCenters, state labor team holding hiring event in Jay
The event is for Pixelle Androscoggin Mill workers and the general public.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Fed chairman Powell signals increased rate hikes if economy stays strong
The Federal Reserve chair acknowledged that inflation ‘has been moderating in recent months’ but added that ‘the process of getting inflation back down to 2% has a long way to go and is likely to be bumpy.’
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Maple syrup producers optimistic about season’s sap run
Warm weather last month allowed for early runs of what some farms report was a particularly tasty product.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Downeaster riders won’t be able to order alcohol while train is in New Hampshire
A Granite State law says alcohol served in New Hampshire must have been purchased in the state. On the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service, the alcoholic drinks come from Maine.