Portland would follow Bangor, which last month became the first Maine community to enact such a ban.
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Explainer: Why U.S. inflation is so high, and when it may ease
As any American who has bought a carton of milk, a gallon of gas or a used car could tell you, inflation has settled in.
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JumpstartME: A new brewery will set up shop in Lewiston
Rusty Bus Brewing will open at 120 Lisbon St. after winning the business incubator contest.
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Auburn, Staples and chamber team up to boost local startups
Assistance includes coworking space, 500 free business cards, a $500 Staples gift card, and free meeting space.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Secret project underway in Lewiston
A Lewiston business is tight-lipped about a community improvement project.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gov. Mills announces $10 million in funding for Maine seafood dealers and processors
The new seafood infrastructure program will provide grants to upgrade buildings, utilities and equipment, and invest in new technology.
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Central Maine Medical Center earns highest grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
LEWISTON – Central Maine Medical Center has once again earned the highest grade possible for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national independent watchdog organization that advocates for hospital transparency. The national distinction recognizes CMMC’s success in protecting patients from harm and medical errors. The most recent A grade, CMMC’s seventh consecutive, is for […]
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Maine officials acknowledge lax oversight of medical marijuana
A state advisory commission meets for the first time since federal prosecutors alleged that a medical marijuana operation illegally sold more than $13 million in weed.
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Maine workers to receive $285 disaster relief checks starting next week
More than 500,000 residents with adjusted gross incomes of less than $75,000 – or less than $150,000 if filing jointly – will get the checks over the next 6 weeks.
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Attorney Charles Hehmeyer joins Berman & Simmons
LEWISTON — Berman & Simmons announced that attorney Charles Hehmeyer has joined the firm. Hehmeyer brings decades of experience representing individuals in medical malpractice and serious personal injury cases. He gained a national reputation representing families whose children were injured by substandard hospital and/or physician conduct and has served as lead counsel in significant birth […]