The effort has drawn together groups that include farmland preservationists, fishermen, real estate agents and an economic development organization.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bipartisan plan would create Maine agency to expand broadband, with federal dollars
The Maine Connectivity Authority would be given the power and discretion to coordinate a statewide buildout of high speed internet, instead of a patchwork of local and private-sector initiatives.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Sabattus couple buys Lewiston’s Sparetime Recreation, saving it from closure
The bowling alley will still close May 4, just temporarily, and reopen in late summer under the new owners, Justin and Samantha Juray.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
EPA to give California the right to set climate limits on cars, SUVs
The move comes days after the Transportation Department withdrew Trump-era restrictions on state tailpipe emission rules and could help pave the way for a broader climate deal with automakers.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
U.S. will share its stock of AstraZeneca vaccines with world
The vaccine is not yet authorized for use here, but it has cleared safety reviews in other countries.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine completes first phase of electric vehicle fast-charger network
The installation of new ‘level 3’ charging stations comes at a time when both government and automakers are promoting a transition to electric cars and trucks.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Crash Course: Portland’s restaurants navigate the pandemic
The Portland Press Herald’s five-part series about Portland’s restaurants during the pandemic, how COVID-19 changed them and what the food scene in Portland will look like.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
On Middle Street, a culinary hub embodies an industry under siege
A microcosm of the Portland food scene, the block of restaurants made bold decisions and banded together to stay in business.
Posted inBethel, Business, News
Bed-and-biscuit: At Paws Inn in Bethel, pets and their humans are welcome
Carolyn Bailey, owner of Paws Inn, is dedicated to offering guests and their pets a bed-and-breakfast experience.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business
Americans update their closets as they emerge from pandemic
Levi Strauss is seeing a resurgence in denim while demand for dresses at Macy’s, Anthropologie and Nordstrom is going up as proms and weddings resume.