Real estate experts say high prices, rent control and competition from new inventory have sent the would-be landlords packing. And they’re heading to Lewiston-Auburn.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
MaineGeneral Health cutting mental health, disabilities services for children
Advocates say key diagnostic services for children will be harder to obtain, placing the blame for the cuts on the Mills administration.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Medical cannabis industry organizes against Maine proposals to test for mold, track plants
Maine is the only state in the country that doesn’t mandate testing for mold, yeast, chemicals or heavy metal in its medical marijuana. The state’s medical growers are fighting to keep it that way.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Sisters to open restaurant in former Cowbell space in downtown Lewiston
Casey and Ali Peacock have signed a lease to take over 49 Lisbon St., and hope to open The Blue Feather in early summer.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
North Shore style roast beef to be served up at former El Pochos in Lewiston
Owners of Bene’s Beef say they plan to open in June at 990 Lisbon St.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Books-A-Million relocating in Auburn
The book store will move into the former Sports Authority space at 730 Center St.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Trump administration seeks to expand offshore oil and gas drilling, including in Gulf of Maine
The Department of the Interior also moved to speed up permitting for a range of energy sources, primarily fossil fuels.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Public could lose 12% of funding after executive order to defund NPR, PBS
Roughly $2 million is at risk for the broadcasting company, but the president and CEO says it’s far from a done deal.
Posted inNoteworthy
Economist, educational leader Joanne Roberts to head academic affairs at Bates College
Moving from Singapore, she will oversee a faculty of more than 200 and a curricular program that includes 37 majors.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Mr. Drew and his Animals Too moving from Lewiston to Poland
Owner Drew Desjardins said he will sign a lease to move all those lizards, snakes, fish, birds and various critters to the Poland Crossing Plaza on Route 26.