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State predicts 1st recreational cannabis sales by end of year
The first wave of grows, manufacturing plants and testing labs will open in the fall, giving the industry time to prepare for consumer sales.
The Two Cent Pub in Winslow opens with new owner
The restaurant occupies the space It’s A Good Pizza operated out of for more than 40 years and its staff hopes to make it a community gathering spot.
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.
Group providing COVID-19 grants for Somerset County businesses
Those interested in grants of up to $5,000 have until July 31 to submit applications through somersetbusinessresources.org.
Lewiston and Auburn take on mask violation complaints with education
Officials from both cities said there have been very few complaints since an executive order went into effect July 8.
PHOTOS: A look back at Eddy’s Drive-In & Diner
The owners of Village Inn in Auburn commissioned Rumford artist Clint Magoon to paint a mural of their first business, located across the street.
After defying mask rule, Auburn says Roy’s Hamburgers now in compliance
AUBURN — Roy’s All Steak Hamburgers on Washington Street in Auburn is now in compliance with the state-mandated mask order after the business said previously it wouldn’t require employees or customers to wear them. According to City Manager Phil Crowell, city staff worked with Jeff Roy, owner of the Washington Street location, and as of […]
Waterville-based tech startups mark milestones in their development
Founded by Colby and Thomas college students, the businesses have their roots in the Greenlight Pitch competitions backed by both schools, which have attracted $20 million in investments over five years of competition.
Virus a big boom for consumer fireworks sales, big bust for commercial display companies
Central Maine Pyrotechnics sees revenue loss as municipalities cancel or postpone Fourth of July fireworks shows.