The issue will go before voters in November unless the Maine Legislature approves it this session.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
U.S. home sales fell again in January; prices edged higher
The median U.S. home price edged up 1.3% from January last year to $359,000.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Nation / World
Pay-Per-Chew: More restaurants trying subscription programs
Some offer unlimited drinks or free delivery for a monthly fee; others will bring out your favorite appetizer each time you visit.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Supreme Court weighs Google’s liability in ISIS terror case
The justices seemed concerned about upending the internet in their interpretation of a 1996 law that shields Google, Twitter, Facebook and other companies from lawsuits over content posted on their sites by others.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Flagship flower shop in downtown Portland will pull up roots this spring
Harmon’s Floral Co., a fixture for decades near Congress Square, will close the location and continue operations at two other branches.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Working: Claude Marichal, master machinist at Elmet Technologies
Four decades — and many jobs — at one building.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
From Elvis to Pearl Jam, Augusta Civic Center has hosted many memorable performers in its 50 years
Officials hope to attract enough Elvis impersonators to the building, which hosted Elvis in his only Maine appearance in 1977, to set a world record.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Power outage cancels, diverts flights at Kennedy airport
Terminal 1 remained closed Friday ‘due to electrical issues.’
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
White House defends response to toxic train derailment
The hazardous chemicals killed thousands of fish, and residents speak of dying or sick pets and wildlife.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Dental Herb company selects Rinck Advertising as agency of record
LEWISTON — Dental Herb Co., based in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, has selected Rinck Advertising as its new agency of record. Since 1996, Dental Herb Co. has strived to be a leader in natural oral health by innovating effective solutions and inspiring every person to understand why a healthy mouth is vital […]