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Modern Woodmen donates to CLT
AUBURN — The L-A Community Little Theatre received $2,500 this month from the Modern Woodmen of America Matching Funds Campaign. The donation was made in support of the successful online silent auction that CLT held in June.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bill to force CMP takeover replaced with measure to explore options
A last-minute amendment turned a bill that could have created a consumer-owned electric utility in Maine into a proposal to study the matter and recommend legislation in 2021.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Sears is closing at The Maine Mall
The store is expected to shut its doors in mid-September, according to the South Portland mall’s general manager.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland businesses feeling the pain from fitness classes held in closed street
The city agreed to close part of Cove Street to give Beacon Community Fitness space for classes, but nearby businesses are crying foul, saying they weren’t consulted or notified.
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Maine Real Estate & Development Association honors Auburn project
AUBURN — The Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) recently released its list of 2019 Notable Project Recipients and included 62 Spring Street by Anew Development in partnership with the Auburn Housing Development Corp. The project was recognized for its diversity and vibrancy, epitomizing the Smart Growth concept, “which successfully connects the dots between […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine to update jobless payment amounts for self-employed, contractors
Starting this week, workers collecting federal benefits may be entitled to more than the $172-per-week minimum.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Jobless claims up for first time since March as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
The Labor Department said Thursday that roughly 32 million people are receiving unemployment benefits, though that figure could include double-counting by some states.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
East Millinocket buys former paper mill site
Town plans to redevelop the site of the former Great Northern Paper Company mill for industrial users.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Homebuyers from away aren’t flocking to Maine … yet
Real estate agents have anticipated that the coronavirus might lead more out-of-state residents to relocate to Maine, but so far the numbers aren’t showing it.