A developer hopes to transform part of the former Androscoggin Mill into a data center, but pending state legislation threatens that plan.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
New owners of Upton store hold town’s hopes for a gathering place
The owners of Upton Village Store plan to reopen the country store while other longtime meeting places have long ago closed.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine heating oil prices up more than 20% since last week, state says
Prices have shot up since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran late last month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel mulls partnership with Gould over use of field house
Recreation Director Nate Crooker outlined ways the town can work with Gould Academy on expanding shared recreation opportunities.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Women’s sports bar coming to Maine
The Sports Bra, which kicked off a trend of bars dedicated to showing women’s games, plans to open its fifth franchise location in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
‘Cash is king’ (and Venmo is queen) at some Bethel-area businesses
Business owners say credit card processing charges cost thousands each year, prompting discounts for cash or Venmo payments.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How Backyard Farms in Madison came to rely on migrant labor
Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Guides, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Western Maine sugarhouses open for Maine Maple Sunday weekend
Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.
Posted inBusiness, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Livermore Falls board backs economic development committee plan
A proposed five-member panel would begin building a portfolio to market the town to potential businesses.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, The Rangeley Highlander
At Saddleback’s The Nest, architecture opens up to nature
Davies Toews Architecture designed the modern, utilitarian structure with environmental sensitivity in mind.