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Boxes are piling up at Maine businesses, creating safety problems

by Megan Gray November 18, 2021November 19, 2021

South Portland firefighters worry about stores that have boxes in aisles and blocking exits and not enough workers to move them.

Business, Maine

A Madison fabric shop in operation for more than 40 years to close at year’s end

by Evan W. Houk November 9, 2021November 10, 2021

The Fabric Garden owner Michaela “Kala” Murphy says retirement is calling, but she’ll miss helping customers with their designs and creative urges.

Business, Maine

Augusta Halloween-themed store evacuated, forced to close on holiday over strange electrical problem

by Keith Edwards November 1, 2021November 2, 2021

Spirit Halloween, a chain store offering costumes and other Halloween related items, had to close its Augusta store the day of Halloween as firefighters investigated the building.

Maine, Nation / World, News

Maine philanthropist’s resignation shakes global reproductive rights charity founded by her father

by Colin Woodard October 10, 2021October 10, 2021

Judy Kahrl of Arrowsic, an heir to the Procter & Gamble fortune, resigned from the board of Pathfinder International, accusing it of resisting full disclosure of her father’s eugenicist legacy and the CEO’s management record.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn

Olive Garden proposed for former Ruby Tuesday site in Auburn

by Kathryn Skelton September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

An application filed Friday with the city would knock down Ruby’s on Turner Street and build an Olive Garden in its place.

Business, Maine, News

Maine’s restaurant labor shortage intensifies as student employees return to school

by Meredith Goad September 7, 2021September 7, 2021

Some businesses are cutting back operating hours to deal with the sudden loss of workers.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Pfizer approval makes more Maine employers likely to consider vaccine mandates

by Kevin Miller August 24, 2021August 24, 2021

But there is opposition to mandates in some quarters, and businesses must try to balance workplace safety against employees’ morale, labor shortages and other challenges.