AUBURN — Auburn Savings Bank employees selected Make-A-Wish Maine to receive a $500 donation as part of the bank’s quarterly giving program. The donation will help support Make-A-Wish Maine’s mission to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. On average, the Maine chapter grants one wish every five days to children with critical illnesses, […]
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston asked to provide TIF for first phase of Choice Neighborhoods development
The developers behind the 82-unit first phase of construction are trying to close a funding gap caused by rising costs.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Harrison’s Olde Mill Tavern is for sale
Olde Mill Tavern was opened in 1996 by two friends who wanted to make sure people had a local place to go enjoy drinks and a good meal.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Judge weighs whether work can resume on building CMP corridor
Lawyers for the 145-mile electricity transmission project said work needs to get going soon or it won’t be economically viable.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Court agrees to fast-track Maine lobstering group’s appeal of whale rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia agrees to expedite the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s appeal of a National Marine Fisheries Service decision regarding right whale protections.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Politics
What is the strategic oil reserve, and can it lower gas prices?
With Election Day on the horizon and gas prices rising, President Biden proposes releasing another 15 million barrels of oil.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Bernie Ouellette joins Payroll Management Inc. team
AUBURN — Payroll Management Inc. welcomes Bernie Ouellette to the leadership team as vice president of operations. Throughout his 30 years of experience in operations management, Ouellette has guided strategic development for several prominent organizations, most recently Hannaford Supermarkets and Thomas College. Ouellette will provide the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure Payroll Management […]
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Marijuana coming to some Circle K gas stations next year
Under the agreement, Green Thumb Industries Inc., one of the largest U.S. cannabis producers, will lease space from Circle K locations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Fearing coastal pollution, Brunswick passes moratorium to delay housing development in watershed
The Brunswick Town Council responded to growing concerns about the health of its coastal ecosystems Monday evening by imposing an emergency moratorium on development projects within the Maquoit Bay Watershed.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Cost of eating out is rising while staffing shortages persist
Here’s what you can expect to pay at select area fast-food restaurants for a meal.