Wednesday’s report on consumer prices contained some cautionary signs that inflation may be becoming more entrenched.
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Rusty Bus Brewing hopes to get rolling by July 4
The Lisbon Street brew pub won the business incubator contest called JumpstartME last year.
Power corridor developer defends embattled project before Maine’s highest court
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court heard two separate cases Tuesday involving the contested NECEC power line project.
Five Guys plans to open in Auburn after Memorial Day
Five Guys about ready to turn up the heat; Kings and Queens Hair Stylists ready to do you up in Lewiston; Rusty Bus Brewing fermenting along.
WHO calls on Pfizer to make its COVID pill more available
The head of the World Health Organization noted that most countries in Latin America had no access to Pfizer’s drug, Paxlovid.
Bound for success? New bookstore will add to Portland’s abundance
The city is already home to four independent bookstores, three of which opened in the past decade. Is there room for another?
Custom Fit Physical Therapy & Wellness opens in Auburn
AUBURN — Custom Fit Physical Therapy & Wellness has opened at 10 W. Bates St. The business was the winner of Startup Auburn in February, a contest to attract small businesses and encourage their growth within the community. The business provides hands-on physical therapy care with private sessions with Jennifer Frazier, who holds a doctorate […]
Franklin Memorial Hospital offers health careers exploration camp for students
FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital will host Summer Scrub Club, a health careers exploration camp, from June 20-23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp is designed to introduce participants to a wide variety of careers available in health care and is open to all students who will be entering grades 8 to 12. […]
Maine’s wild blueberry crop rebounded last year and is poised for another bountiful season
And the dwindling supply caused by the previous poor seasons drove up the price.
Freedom Academy appoints new owner and chief administrator
WILTON — Freedom Academy announced the appointment of Rebecca Richard as the new owner and chief administrator. An entrepreneur and longtime home-school parent, Richard succeeds the founder of Freedom Academy, according to a release from the school. Freedom Academy is a private school for home-schoolers. In Maine, this is called “option 2.” This allows parents to […]