Our avowedly pro-business governor, Paul LePage, has attracted plenty of attention while battling with Democrats who control the Legislature, and sometimes with fellow Republicans, too. But governors standing for re-election are judged at least as much for their handling of the economy as for any specific legislation. And on this account, LePage supporters might want […]
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Calories on menus coming in 2011
For some Maine restaurants, this was the last New Year’s Eve patrons could chow down blissfully unaware of how many calories they eat. Coming in 2011: A new law mandates that restaurant chains with 20 or more outlets post calories on menus as plain as the price. That will let consumers know if that six-piece […]
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Auburn Mall sold to George Schott
AUBURN – George Schott just closed a hummer of a deal. The local developer, entrepreneur and military vehicle vendor is the new owner of the Auburn Mall. “I think people think I did a fairly good job with refitting the Auburn Plaza,” said Schott of his former retail revitalization project. “I have the same goal […]