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Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Mainers say new lobster regulations could kill the industry
Roughly 200 people, including Gov. Mills and most of Maine’s congressional delegation, attended a hearing in Portland to tell federal officials that proposed new regulations would do little to protect endangered right whales.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls approves 6th retail medical marijuana store
An ordinance governing medical marijuana facilities will be discussed at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Town Office.
Posted inBusiness, River Valley, The Buzz
Rumford’s Essential Store opens for business
The Congress Street store offers a wide variety of merchandise and food.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Will Auburn’s Target be home to another Starbucks? Corporate offices are silent
The Starbucks logo has appeared in a front window of the yet-to-be-opened Target on Center Street.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
City of Lewiston hires Amores as new director of marketing and communications
LEWISTON — The city has announced that Angelynne S. Amores is the new director of marketing and communications. Amores brings an extensive background in marketing and communications that includes local, state and federal governments, along with private sector and nonprofit work. In her role, Amores will create, implement and manage marketing initiatives, strategic branding and […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
State to intervene in Versant Power rate hike request
Gov. Janet Mills orders her energy office to oppose the rate proposal, which seeks a 32% increase for Maine’s second-largest electric utility.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Stevie J’s Burgers and Burritos has new owners
Derek Pomeroy and Destiny Cook officially took over the business from owners Steve and Rhonda Jones on Sept. 27.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Gendron’s Seafood becomes Cantrell’s Seafood
Also: Is Starbucks going in Target?; Rumford’s Essential Store open for business; Marcel’s Barber shop closes after 59 years.