Steve Bodge operates a harvesting operation in Woolwich, and splits the profits 50-50 with the town. Now 78, he recruited his daughter to help with the annual harvest.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mills reaffirms commitment to foreign trade partners amid tariff uncertainty
In remarks Monday morning, Maine’s governor emphasized the interconnectedness of trade and the environment and the importance of understanding and minimizing the worst effects of climate change.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Angus King, Susan Collins ask Trump administration to reverse ‘illegal’ Job Corps cuts in Maine
They are among 40 senators asking the U.S. Department of Labor to immediately reverse a decision to indefinitely pause operations at Job Corps sites across the country.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Waterville eatery attacked on social media for flying Pride flag
For the first time in years, Silver Street Tavern in downtown Waterville is getting a lot of backlash on social media for hanging a rainbow-colored flag outside its restaurant during June, the annual Pride month.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Time for Auburn residents to weigh in on the future, city officials say
In a city that has fought over development, officials are seeking public input on the comprehensive plan, which will drive future policies around housing, transportation and other often-controversial areas.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Livermore Falls board names some to new Marijuana Ordinance Committee
Selectmen voted to change the committee from nine to seven members.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, The Buzz
Auburn developer taps the brakes on new apartment plans
At Kittyhawk Apartments, 24 more units are on pause as developer watches the economy, tariffs and construction costs.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Airbnb owner on Crooked River in Norway cited for half-dozen violations
A letter dated May 9 was sent to Jonathan Shilalis listing six violations at 33 Old Pulp Mill Road and included an order for corrective action.
Posted inBusiness, Politics
Maine hotels may be forced to stop using those small plastic bottles of shampoo
A bill winning support in the Legislature would prohibit hotels, motels and other guest lodging from using single-use plastic containers of less than 6 oz. for health and beauty products.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Unitil wants to buy one of Maine’s only other gas utilities
If regulators approve the multi-million dollar deal, it would leave Maine with 2 natural gas providers: Unitil and Summit Natural Gas.