The national chains are looking to occupy retail space in the former Sears building at Turnpike Mall off of Western Avenue.
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Instagram hides some posts that mention abortion
In some cases, it’s requiring users to confirm their age before letting them view posts offering information about the procedure.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Nation / World
Instagram and Facebook remove posts offering abortion pills
Facebook and Instagram have begun promptly removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access them following a Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
UPDATED: Tri-Valley United Way appoints Kendra Baker as executive director
FARMINGTON — The board of directors of the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area announces the appointment of Kendra Baker as executive director. Baker, who lives in Jay with her husband, Kenneth, has a depth of experience with the organization and passion for the mission, making her a perfect fit for the role. “I am […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn council approves funding for kayak rentals, modular event spaces
Councilors also moved forward on significant HVAC upgrades to city buildings due to an audit that found high levels of carbon dioxide.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Russia defaults on loans for first time in a century as sanctions muddy next steps
Given the damage already done to the economy and markets, the default is mostly symbolic for now.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Supreme Court sides with doctors convicted in pain pill schemes
Justice Stephen Breyer wrote that prosecutors must prove that doctors knew they were illegally prescribing powerful pain drugs in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine homebuyers are skipping the inspection. Experts say it’s a risky move.
The practice has become increasingly common as prospective purchasers, frustrated by the state’s red hot real estate market, are doing whatever they can to put in the winning bid.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
On a farm in Cape Elizabeth, two families have cultivated a joint history
The Maxwells have been farming the land, now known for its strawberries, for nine generations. The Rodriguezes have joined them for the last three.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s marijuana industry booming no thanks to banks
Owners must use cash and other workarounds as a reluctant financial industry worries about federal retribution