The former Cinemagic location in the Clarks Pond shopping center could start screening movies again by the end of the year.
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Starks couple get OK to move forward with proposed wilderness campsites among alpacas
A Starks couple can now move forward with a new camping business enterprise at their alpaca farm. When complete, the campground, will be open for business May 1-Oct. 31.
Backers of consumer-owned utility aim to thwart bid to require voters’ approval of debt
The back and forth escalates between supporters and foes of replacing Central Maine Power with a consumer-owned entity.
U.S. dodges default crisis – for now – as Senate votes to extend borrowing
The 50-48 vote in support of the bill to raise the government’s debt ceiling by nearly a half-trillion dollars brought instant relief, but it provides only a reprieve.
Maine jobless claims rise as U.S. claims see first drop in 4 weeks
Nationally, the job market has been rebounding with surprising strength since the spring of 2020.
U.S. poised to sue contractors that don’t report cyber breaches
The Justice Department will also protect whistleblowers who come forward to report those issues, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco says.
Congress foresees short-term debt fix amid perilous standoff
Buying time until December will allow Republicans to avoid the blame they would have gotten from some quarters for blocking a vote on a longer extension.
Toymakers race to get products on shelves amid supply clogs
Manufacturers are wrestling with bottlenecks at factories and key ports like Long Beach, Calif. – and all points in between.
On Lisbon Street, it’s out with the old Burger King and in with a revamped castle
• Sizeable spec buildings going up on Gould and Lexington streets in Lewiston looking for industrial tenants.
• Colisee housing containers update.
Portland sports tech firm KinoTek scores $2.1 million investment
The company, which has developed a platform to help clinicians rapidly obtain data on their clients’ movement, received the money from a Florida investment fund.