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Go for Lunch, Leave With Flowers at This New Rangeley Spot

Elora and Ian Ryder are opening Salt & Stem at 2845 Main Street in Rangeley, bringing a deli, specialty market, and flower shop to the same spot where Elora's parents launched Corner Side Sips & Apps back in 2010.

Rangeley, ME · 7d

The Maine Monitor

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Jay considers tax deal for major solar development

JAY — The Jay Select Board learned at an Oct. 26 workshop that financing a major solar energy development would require a tax increment financing agreement between the town and Walden Renewables, with limited state oversight.

Jay, ME · 7d
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Grand opening of Atlas Structural Systems Manufacturing

LEWISTON, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins attended the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Atlas Structural Systems’ new manufacturing facility in Lewiston. The company, a subsidiary of J.D. Irving, Limited, has transformed the former Steel Service Center property into its first U.S. manufacturing facility. The 44,000-square-foot plant employs approximately 45 people and produces prefabricated building components for construction projects throughout the region.

Lewiston, ME · 8d
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Lewiston business-services firm taps banking veteran as president

Casco Bay Food & Beverage, a Lewiston-based provider of workplace food and beverage services, has named Chris Perry as its next president. Perry will oversee the day-to-day operations and regional growth, while company founder Ted Morton, who was president, will step into the CEO role. “Chris brings a unique combination...

Lewiston, ME · 8d
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Building careers from the ground up: A Brunswick builder puts employees first

A workplace that truly cares for its employees creates an environment that positively impacts the community, and that's exactly how Wally J. Staples Builders, a Brunswick design and construction contracting company, succeeds in employee satisfaction. With loyalty to its team that translates to outstanding and high-quality building and renovation projects, the Maine community and its workforce symbiotically benefit from this small business!

Brunswick, ME · 8d

mainepublic.org

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CMP says Portland area needs $547M upgrade amid pushbacks

Central Maine Power is pushing the need for a proposed half-billion dollar transmission upgrade around Portland amid growing opposition to the construction plan from some local residents. CMP's Senior Director of Integrated Systems Planning Chris Morin said the proposal is aimed at upgrading power lines and substations in northern Portland...

Portland, ME · 7d

WABI

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Covenant Health reaches settlement in data breach lawsuit

Lewiston, ME · 7d

mainebiz.biz

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Maine’s housing shortage will be the focus of upcoming Portland conference

The Maine Affordable Housing Coalition will bring together housing industry leaders, researchers, advocates, policymakers, philanthropists and community members on Nov. 9 for its annual conference. “Housing is the single biggest burden facing Maine’s families and working people today,” said Laura Mitchell, executive director of the coalition. “As rents soar and...

Portland, ME · 9d

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Algae bloom is gone, but impacts on clammers and farmers could last for years

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... September’s algae bloom has faded from the waters around Harpswell, but harvesters and growers are still taking stock of the damage. Some of the most vulnerable species, like worms and soft-shell clams, appear to have been wiped out in certain areas, while hard...

Harpswell, ME · 7d

mainebiz.biz

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Lisbon greenhouse complex sold at auction amid widespread interest

Inquiries came from greenhouse users throughout the U.S and as far afield as the United Kingdom, Lebanon and Israel, the co-CEO of Tranzon Auction Properties told Mainebiz. Subscribe to Mainebiz and get immediate access to all of our subscriber-only content and much more. Critical Maine business news updated daily. Immediate...

Lisbon, ME · 10d

WGME

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CMP transmission project sparks debate over community impact in Falmouth

FALMOUTH (WGME) -- Central Maine Power says a major upgrade project aimed at improving reliability and meeting growing electricity demand could benefit about 200,000 CMP customers in and beyond Greater Portland, and all Mainers who rely on businesses and services in southern Maine. Falmouth school officials and some residents say...

Falmouth, ME · 8d

94.3 WCYY

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L.L.Bean Is Turning Maine Into a Holiday Wonderland

When was the last time that you visited LL Bean?

Freeport, ME · 9d

94.3 WCYY

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Stockhouse Restaurant in Westbrook, Maine, Goes Up For Sale

With more than 20 years of history and memories, the Stockhouse Restaurant and Sports Bar in Westbrook, Maine, is officially for sale

Westbrook, ME · 9d

Bangor Daily News

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Construction company not paid $323K for work at Togus, lawsuit says

Titan Mechanical was a subcontractor on the substance use disorder center at the VA center in Augusta.

Portland, ME · 10d

penbaypilot.com

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Cancelled plans, caps on enrollees and a dearth of info on some premiums: It’s Medicare open enrollment time

Spectrum Generations serves older adults in Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Somerset and Waldo counties, plus Harpswell and Brunswick. Photo by John Forbes. Cancelled health insurance plans, little information from the federal government and general economic anxiety have dominated the start of open enrollment for Medicare, which ends Dec. 7. Maine’s...

Somerset County, ME · 11d

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International Year of the Woman Farmer: Ashley Gendreau

From Classroom Teaching to Fiber Arts: Finding connection through Farm Education. As part of our celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we’re highlighting the women of Pineland Farms and the important work they do to connect visitors with agriculture. Through animal care, hands-on learning, and educational programming, the Education Department helps visitors of all ages discover the stories behind life on the farm.

New Gloucester, ME · 11d

97.5 WOKQ

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L.L.Bean Is Turning Maine Into a Holiday Wonderland

When was the last time that you visited LL Bean?

Freeport, ME · 9d

B98.5

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The Oldest Pub in Portland, Maine, is For Sale

Around for more than 150 years, Mathew's is known as the oldest pub in Portland, Maine, and now it is up for sale as part of a larger real estate offering

Portland, ME · 14d

97.5 WOKQ

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Maine Finally Has a Standalone Toys 'R' Us Store Again, and It's Now Open

Auburn Mall now has a Toys R Us on Center Street, the first standalone store Maine has seen since 2018. Whether it stays open year-round depends on customer traffic.

Auburn, ME · 14d