• Two new marijuana cultivation buildings for Auburn, $1 million and $1.5 million projects
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Inflation set to spoil holidays for struggling U.S. families
Lower-paid workers’ wages have increased in the past year, but prices are rising faster.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Biden promotes infrastructure plan at an old, rusty bridge in New Hampshire
Many of the particulars of how the money is spent will be up to state governments.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Rate increase will raise average Versant Power bills by $30 a month next year
The sharp increase likely foreshadows a similar change in the supply rate for Central Maine Power customers in 2022, to be determined Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Defying inflation, Americans increased their spending in October
The October gain the government reported Tuesday was solid enough for most economists to anticipate holiday shopping jumping by a record amount this year.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Top Gun LA wants entrepreneurs for 2022
The 2022 session starts in January and culminates in a live pitch-off at the May chamber breakfast.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Auburn is looking for new business ideas
The city is partnering with Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Staples to help three entrepreneurs get their start.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
EPA reaches settlement with Windham truck sales company for Clean Air Act violations
APlus Truck Sales will pay a $75,000 penalty for allegedly tampering with emissions controls on diesel vehicles.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
Smell that coffee? New Aroma Joe’s proposed for Lewiston
• City of Auburn rolls out Startup Auburn competition
• Top Gun LA wants entrepreneurs for 2022
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland’s historic Union Wharf being sold, preserved for maritime use
Fishermen and city officials praise the agreement between the Gulf of Maine Research Institute and the Poole family, saying the organization is securing the future of the commercial pier.