Maine has delayed awarding Modivcare the entire state for another year as an appeal goes to the Supreme Judicial Court.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston committee to host listening sessions on problems downtown
The sessions will kickstart a new iteration of Mayor Carl Sheline’s public safety committee, which has been on hiatus since late 2023.
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Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Overcrowded Franklin County Animal Shelter won’t take surrendered dogs
‘We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,’ a shelter representative said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News
Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japanese goods, impacting nearly $65M in imports to Maine
The new rates for Japan, which has been one of the state’s top trade partners for years, and South Korea are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Aroma Joe’s opens in Farmington to full line of customers
The coffee shop is located at 293 Main St. and the drive-thru entrance and exit are off Front Street, across from McDonald’s.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’
Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he’s committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.
Posted inBethel, Business, The Bethel Citizen
Is Romeros Mexican food truck expanding to Bethel?
The owners of Romero’s Mexican Food Truck at Cooper Farms are exploring the possibility of opening a second location.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How being ‘Vacationland’ affects Maine’s population, traffic and income every summer
Nearly 8 million people visited Maine in summer 2024, bringing heaps of revenue to the state’s tourism sector but also traffic backups that often annoy locals.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
How Maine’s U-pick farms are navigating changing needs
Farms are evolving as their customer base shifts toward families that prioritize making memories over gathering large quantities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.