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Bangor Daily News

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Massachusetts company buys two Waldo County campgrounds

The two campgrounds, located in Belfast and Searsport, sold for a total of $2.5 million, according to real estate documents.

Waldo County, ME · 18h

Bangor Daily News

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Shrimp farm and self-driving delivery planes among ideas pitched for Bucksport mill site

Interest in Bucksport's 100-plus acre mill site remains high among developers, according to documents obtained by the BDN.

Bucksport, ME · 2d

nationalmortgageprofessional.com

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States Tighten Mortgage Rules For Home Equity Investments

Massachusetts, Maine, and Illinois are expanding oversight of home equity financing. States are tightening their oversight of home equity financing arrangements that give investors a share of a property's future value, with Massachusetts becoming the latest to impose new requirements on certain shared-appreciation mortgages. A regulation that took effect Nov....

Massachusetts · 2d
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5 Rules That Decide Who Gets Maine’s Property Tax Fairness Credit

Maine’s Property Tax Fairness Credit doesn’t pay anything until your property tax tops 4% of your income. Whether you own or rent, other details decide whether you qualify, too. Here are the rules that decide who gets Maine’s Property Tax Fairness Credit. Note: This is general information,...

Maine · 5d
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Bangor Daily News

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This Maine minister became a sought-after butcher for hunters

Former Springfield pastor Bruce Swan and his wife, Debbie, combine faith and precision at Swan's Custom Meat Cutting.

Springfield, ME · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Bristol solar project fined $94K for environmental violations

According to the settlement, erosion control measures at Overlook Solar Partner's 5 megawatt solar site failed in 2022.

Maine · 3d

WGME

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Aldi proposes second Maine location in North Windham

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Maine could soon have its second Aldi store. The company is looking to set up shop in North Windham, near the Walmart and McDonald's. The planning board is taking up the application Monday night, which would demolish a building down the street from McDonald's to make room for a 19,000 square-foot store.

Windham, ME · 1d

Insurance Journal

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J. Edward Knight Insurance Acquires Maine Agency’s P/C Business

Maine independent agency J. Edward Knight Insurance has agreed to acquire the property/casualty book of business from another Maine agency, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits. The change will officially go into effect on January 1, 2027. Terms were not disclosed. According to the announcement, all existing Atlantic Insurance staff will be...

Maine · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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Everyone Shops At Hannaford, But This Maine Produce Market Sells Fresh Fruits And Vegetables At Bargain Prices

More than 80 Maine farms and local producers stock the shelves at one busy farmstand. That means your grocery run could include wild blueberries, local honey, cider, and fresh eggs in one easy stop. The doors open at 6 in the morning, seven days a week. Even better, the place...

Auburn, ME · 9d

decorhint.com

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This Maine Farm Is Turning 14 Acres Into A Massive Winter Wonderland This November

Somebody built a glowing clipper ship by hand in a farm barn, and I need everyone to calm down and admire the right part. The ship is big, sure. I’m going to be picky about this, though. Size alone doesn’t win me over. The credit goes to the artisan...

Maine · 5d

mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Things That Happen Inside a Maine Wreath Factory Every November

In 2011, an experienced wreath maker in Washington County could turn out 150 to 200 wreaths in a day. Here’s what happens inside a Maine wreath factory every November. Whitney Wreath, which runs a wreath factory in Machias, expected to buy more than 1 million pounds of tips in 2012.

Washington County, ME · 3d

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Bangor's annual mall craft fair returns as mall's future remains uncertain

BANGOR -- After the Bangor Mall was condemned earlier this week, the annual craft fair had to move to a new location, and while the event goes on it marks an uncertain future for the mall. Cathy Harvey, the organizer behind the craft fair, just sold her store Furniture, Mattresses,...

Bangor, ME · 2d

wiscassetnewspaper.com

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J. Edward Knight Insurance announces acquisition

From left, Katie Chilles, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance; Mike Giles, owner, Atlantic Insurance & Benefits; Robert Wheeler, owner, J. Edward Knight Insurance. Courtesy photo. J. Edward Knight Insurance, an independent insurance agency serving communities across Maine, is proud to announce that it has reached an agreement to purchase the...

Maine · 4d

portsmouthchamber.org

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Goldman Sachs Foundation 10,000 Small Businesses Program

You built your business. We’ll help you grow it!. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a no-cost, multi-week business education program that provides small business owners with the tools to grow their businesses. Since 2019 the Goldman Sachs program has helped established businesses leverage their past success and scale...

Manchester, NH · 2d

Bangor Daily News

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Upstream pig poop stymies Maine town’s desire to reopen polluted clam flat

Residents believe the shores could be at least seasonally opened if the pig waste can be contained.

Brooklin, ME · 5d

mainepublic.org

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North Country Associates selling 15 Maine nursing homes

Lewiston-based North Country Associates is selling 15 Maine nursing homes to New York investment firm Vantage Point Capital LLC. A separate company, Utah-based Tide Group, will operate the facilities, which employ roughly 1400 people and serve 1000 patients and residents. North Country said in a written announcement that it expects...

Maine · 4d

Bangor Daily News

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Local baker expanding cookie business to downtown Bangor

Baked By Joy will open in the former Bangor Sandwich Company location at 25 Hammond St.

Bangor, ME · 4d

WPFO

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Aldi proposes second Maine location in North Windham

WINDHAM (WGME) -- Maine could soon have its second Aldi store. The company is looking to set up shop in North Windham, near the Walmart and McDonald's. The planning board is taking up the application Monday night, which would demolish a building down the street from McDonald's to make room for a 19,000 square-foot store.

Windham, ME · 1d

nationalfisherman.com

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Maine, Virginia fishermen unite against further menhaden quota cuts

Commercial fishermen from Maine and Virginia are calling on fisheries managers to maintain the Atlantic menhaden quota for 2027, arguing that additional reductions could threaten fishing families and coastal communities that depend on the species. In a new video produced by the New England Fishermen's Stewardship Association (NEFSA), Maine fishermen...

Virginia · 4d