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Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News

With employees missing work, Lewiston-Auburn businesses seek more timely coronavirus tests

by Andrew Rice October 9, 2020October 10, 2020

The business community and local legislators are advocating for more efficold and flu season arrives.

Business, Maine

Transportation business in Maine still running on empty, months into pandemic

by Peter McGuire October 9, 2020October 10, 2020

Air, bus and rail passenger volumes are minuscule compared with last year as most consumers continue to avoid long-distance trips and mass transit.

Business, Maine

After long wait, Mainers revel in first day of recreational pot sales

by Penelope Overton October 9, 2020October 10, 2020

Long lines formed outside some of the 6 stores that opened Friday, and the limited supply and high prices didn’t dampen the spirits of those who turned out to celebrate the freedom to buy marijuana legally.

Maine, The Buzz

Oh, deer: Your odds of hitting an animal on the way home tonight? Higher than you think.

by Kathryn Skelton October 9, 2020October 10, 2020

Your odds of hitting an animal on the drive home tonight? One in 91, according to State Farm. Maine ranks 22nd in the country for its rate of animal collisions, according to a news release from the insurance company Wednesday. State Farm covered 1,365 car-animal claims last year in Maine. November, October and December are […]

Business, Maine

New England Clean Energy Connect may start construction in November, despite opposition

by Greg Levinsky October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

Thorn Dickinson, CEO and president of NECEC Transmission LLC, spoke about the CMP Corridor project at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast while legislators opposed to the project asked for equal time.

Business, Maine

New claims for unemployment aid remain elevated in Maine

by Peter McGuire October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

More than 2,100 Mainers filed initial claims last week as the number of people receiving unemployment benefits remained stubbornly high.

chipotle center street auburn Oct. 8, 2020

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz

Chipotle to spend $350,000 renovating former Krispy Kreme spot on Center Street

by Kathryn Skelton October 8, 2020October 9, 2020

A corporate spokesman said Wednesday that the chain won’t have a firm opening date for a few more months, so it could be late 2020 or early 2021.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News

Poland approves first pot shop

by Christopher Williams October 7, 2020October 8, 2020

POLAND — Town officials voted Tuesday to award its first local adult recreational marijuana retail license, after a public hearing. The store, Hi-Lo Dispensary, is at Routes 26 and 122. The owners plan to open the doors to the public in a few weeks, according to Town Manager Matthew Garside. Roughly four years after Maine […]