The announcement followed an evening of honors at the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner.
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Bill pending in Maine to make producers pay for disposal of packaging
Maine is drafting a first-in-the-nation law to shift the cost of disposing of packaging materials from consumers to private companies.
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Over a half-million guests stayed at Maine Airbnb rentals in 2019
Guests and revenue from the home-sharing service have tripled in the past 4 years.
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Lawsuit alleges Fairfield auctioneer James D. Julia breached contract
James D. Julia, a former Fairfield auction house owner, denies allegations from a Pennsylvania company that bought his business for $7.2 million that Julia breached the contract by referring business to his sister’s auction company in violation of the agreement.
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Auburn’s sports tourism effort shows signs of growth
Ice use at Norway Savings Bank Arena is up 5% from last year, and the city announced a new event this week.
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Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees
Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
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New year brings raise for minimum-wage workers, in final phase of voter-approved plan
Maine’s minimum wage has risen from $7.50 to $12 an hour since voters approved the increases in 2016. Supporters say it has helped low-income workers, but critics say it has hurt small businesses.
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Maine hemp farmers fear proposed rule change could cost them their crop
Under the proposed standards, 27% of Mainers farming hemp in 2019 would have tested ‘hot’ for exceeding allowable THC levels in their plants.
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New $4.2M apartment complex overlooking Androscoggin proposed in Auburn
• New name for Balsam Way
• New holiday sales stats for Lewiston
• New business start-up stats for Maine