Los Angeles is among several cities nationwide that have adopted scheduling laws – part of a growing recognition that schedules are as important to well-being as living wages and sick pay.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Shenanigans to open brick and mortar store in Lewiston
The ‘witchy, cottage core, nerdy, gift Shop’ plans a soft opening Jan. 12 at its Sabattus Street location.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Burnt Ends Barbecue restaurant moving to Auburn
Shenanigans LLC will open a brick and mortar store in Lewiston; a speakeasy is being planned for downtown Lewiston.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Dag’s Bait Shop for sale
The Minot Avenue building is for sale, as is the three-bedroom apartment above it.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Orphan Annie’s undergoes major renovation after truck crash
The Buzz: Climate-controlled self-storage storage unit breaks ground in Auburn; Dag’s Bait Shop for sale.
Posted inBusiness
Interest rate on retail credit cards hits 30% as holiday shopping season starts
Tempted to use that store credit card on holiday purchases? Don’t, unless you immediately pay off the balance. Otherwise, consumers are looking at 30% interest – or more.
Posted inBusiness
Dollar Tree settles on plan to address safety violations in Maine, nationwide
OSHA will require the company to pay $1.35 million for penalties and to make sweeping, systematic changes to address issues commonly found at stores in Maine and across the U.S.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
The Vermont Flannel Company opens first Maine storefront in Freeport
Dozens gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday evening for a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s and the chance to browse the new flannel store.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
A Kittery outlet mall could make way for housing, hotel
The town’s planning board on Thursday will get a first look at a proposed redevelopment of the Outlets at Kittery, a 6.4-acre retail plaza.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Dine-and-shop: The trend of restaurants with retail markets comes to Portland
A growing number of local restaurants are incorporating small retail markets where they sell prepared foods, home goods and gifts. Or is it the other way around? Retail stores with a restaurant on the side? Either way, the combination is a winning one.