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MedCo to open recreational cannabis shop in Lewiston
The company will open its second recreational store at 739 Main St.
Quiet City Books quietly relocates in Lewiston
Owner Courtney Schlachter said she has more room to expand her offerings and hopes to resume story time for children.
Art Walk LA kicking off 2022 season Friday
Head downtown for Art Walk L/A on May 27; Quiet City Books quietly relocates; MedCo to open recreational cannabis shop in Lewiston.
Transit agencies ask for changes to funding letter to end stalemate over federal aid
Four Portland-area public transit operators say errors in a required letter to release the funding need to be corrected before they can sign it.
McDonald’s to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia
McDonald’s says it’s started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people
State environmental staffers back power line permit in advance of postponed board meeting
In recommendations to the Board of Environmental Protection, DEP staff rejected most of the arguments from power line critics. A meeting to discuss the appeals has been delayed due to COVID-19 concerns.
L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month
The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.
Photo Album: Common Grounds Cafe
The pay-what-you-can coffee shop in the heart of the downtown Tree Streets neighborhood is a training ground for teens who want to get a taste of what it’s like working in a business.
Fewer nuggets, smaller salads: Shrinkflation hits U.S. restaurants
Restaurants are betting that consumers won’t mind a few fewer fries, or a little less filling on their sandwiches, as much as they would grumble about seeing yet another price increase.