The nation’s largest retailer is also requiring that all of its workers in locales with high infection rates wear masks.
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Inflation stalls Maine infrastructure projects including new ferry for Peaks Island
The agency that runs Casco Bay ferries spent 5 years putting together $15 million in funding to replace its 30-year-old Machigonne II. The sole bid for the new boat came in at more than $22 million.
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Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Fontaine Family donates to Maine-A-Wish Maine, Lewiston teen
AUBURN — Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader’s seventh annual Bid for Wishes Virtual Auction raised more than $20,000, with half of the funds raised going to Lewiston resident Emersyn Rowles and half to Make-A-Wish Maine. Fontaine Family has two locations, in Auburn and Scarborough, serving eight counties in Maine. For the 2021 event, […]
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine supreme court denies bid to split power corridor referendum into 3 questions
A state lawmaker wanted the court to order the Secretary of State’s Office to split an upcoming ballot measure challenging the NECEC project into separate questions for voters.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New Portland brewery will make only non-alcoholic beer
The craft brewery in West Bayside will be the first in the state dedicated to beer without alcohol.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Maine expands renter assistance, with federal eviction moratorium set to expire Saturday
The White House said President Biden would have extended the federal eviction moratorium, but the Supreme Court signaled it could be extended only until the end of the month.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. economy grew 6.5% in second quarter, marking recovery from pandemic
For the first time, economic output eclipsed its pre-pandemic high, after adjusting for inflation.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Authenticity key ingredient at Tina Thai in Lewiston
Owner Tina Danger prepares traditional Thai dishes from scratch with an uncommon authenticity.
Posted inBusiness, The Buzz
New owner and investments planned for 48-unit Lewiston housing complex
• Renamed Finest Under 40 is looking for nominations
• The Pit Bar & Grill in Lewiston closing full-service restaurant Thursday, opting for mobile, events and catering due to “not being able to hire enough help to take care of the business we are generating.”
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Acadia, other national parks exploring options after being ‘loved to death’
Maine Sen. Angus King led a congressional subcommittee hearing to discuss options for addressing overcrowding at national parks.