Critics of President-elect Donald Trump are eyeing a boycott of Maine retail giant L.L.Bean. The #GrabYourWallet boycott site added the Freeport retailer Friday to its list of companies that consumers opposed to Trump should consider boycotting. Shannon Coulter, a California marketing specialist who created the online boycott list, said Saturday the company landed on the […]
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Lost Valley opens ‘Adventure Park’ with waterslides and inflatables
AUBURN — Working to expand into a four-season resort, Lost Valley Ski Area is adding an outdoor water park this summer. Featuring nine large inflatable waterslides and play features, the resort has set a grand opening for Monday, June 20, but will have several “preview days” starting June 16. The resort intends to be open from […]
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Eric Brakey stands alone against bill for big business fund
AUGUSTA — Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, stood alone Thursday against a bill that could set up a new fund with the Finance Authority of Maine to make large loans to businesses hoping to bring good-paying jobs to the state. The bill, LD 1480, sponsored by Sen. Stan Gerzofsky, D-Brunswick, creates the Maine Capital Investment Program within […]
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Poliquin tells Chamber he’s trying to clean up the ‘mess’ called Congress
LEWISTON — Maine 2nd District U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin was lauded by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce during the monthly breakfast meeting of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Poliquin, a Republican, was presented with the national business advocacy group’s Spirit of Business award for his work and voting record in Congress […]
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Apollo-backed Verso preparing for bankruptcy this week
Verso Corp. is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection as soon as this week as a grace period on a missed interest payment nears expiration, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. Verso’s Androscoggin Mill in Jay employs about 560 people after eliminating about 300 jobs. The paper maker, which is backed by […]
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SCORE: Make your small business part of the community
One of the most talked about issues in business today is corporate social responsibility, where a company strives to have a positive effect on the public interest. But CSR isn’t just for large companies. Small businesses have a long and proud tradition of “making a difference,” particularly on the local level. The benefits of community […]
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The Buzz: Shoes, blues, views
In March, after her mother retired, Veronica Cedre renamed Terry & Veronica’s Bridal Fashions to Veronica’s Bridal Fashions and moved the longtime downtown bridal fixture from Lisbon Street to Howe Street. Last week, she tossed in the bouquet. “There was no traffic,” Cedre said. She closed that shop, but she’s still plenty busy. For 30 […]
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C. Kay: Customer service lacking
When I choose to spend my money for goods or services at a retail or medical facility, I expect to be treated as if it matters. I don’t think that is an unreasonable expectation. I am old enough to remember when customer service was a normal part of being a consumer. Unfortunately, in today’s world […]
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Farmington joins list of 30 communities named business friendly by the state
AUGUSTA (AP) — Farmington has joined the growing list of communities named “business friendly” by Gov. Paul LePage’s administration. The Republican governor said that 31 towns have earned the designation since the program began in 2012. The state deems a town business friendly after examining issues such as customer service, licensing and permitting and business […]
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SCORE column: Be prepared for Internet threats
It seems as though every day brings another headline story of Internet hacking into businesses, large and small. Many business owners assume that firewalls and antivirus software are enough to protect their computers and valuable data, causing them to overlook their Internet security and putting their business at risk. The fact is that as the […]