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PublishedJanuary 16, 2020
Booming real estate market challenges businesses, home buyers
Southern Maine's real estate market keeps up a multi-year rise, sidelining buyers seeking modestly priced homes and businesses desperate for industrial space.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
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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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
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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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
Groups to double Maine scholarship funding for trades, manufacturing
Nearly $100,000 will be provided for scholarships to Maine high schools and employers in skilled trades and the manufacturing sector.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
Covetrus to sell off animal health business, merge another with Spanish firm
Selling a division for $125 million will help the Portland-based company pay down debt, while the merger with Distrivet of Spain will expand its Iberian operations.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
The Wrap: A new podcast, a new wine festival and 3 new restaurants
Also, a new owner for a popular Bar Harbor lobster pound and restaurant.
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2020
The Wrap: Solo Italiano and The Farm Stand forge a food partnership
Famous Dave's has closed, and Two Fat Cats is moving.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2019
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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PublishedDecember 31, 2019
Italian restaurant moving into former Anjon’s location in Scarborough
Cobblestone Grille, a small Italian restaurant in Old Orchard Beach, will re-open in a new spot – on Route 1 – and with a new name.
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PublishedDecember 16, 2019
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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