From a little room in the back of the Maine Turnpike Authority’s central office, a handful of dispatchers and supervisors manage traffic along the road’s entire 109-mile stretch.
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In one Maine home kitchen, the impact of tariffs is tough to calculate
Even the most local or non-adventurous eaters among us probably eat food from overseas. So how are the Trump administration tariffs affecting our grocery bills?
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They deliver to your door. Here’s what you can do to make it easier and safer this winter.
Whether you’re expecting a gift from Grandma or a lobster feast from your favorite restaurant, the people making home deliveries could use some consideration during the winter holidays — and always.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s cannabis industry has mixed feelings over federal drug reclassification
Industry members are cautiously optimistic that rescheduling marijuana to a lower tier is one step closer to full legalization, but the fear of a ‘Big Pharma’ or federal takeover looms large.
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How Gritty’s brewery prepares seasonal beer for Auburn, Portland brewpubs
Photographer Libby Kamrowski Kenny captures brewmaster Larry Hudson mixing grains to create Gritty McDuff’s Christmas Ale.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food, Guides, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Things to Do
Welcoming vegans at the holiday table, the Maine way
A practical, local guide to understanding veganism during the holidays, with simple hosting tips and Maine-based gift and food ideas that help everyone feel included.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Can European holiday demand reverse Maine’s lobster export slump?
Hopes are high after the U.S. and Europe agreed over the summer to extend a trade deal that keeps Maine companies on equal footing with their Canadian rivals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
Maine to benefit from new solar projects across New England
Nearly 30% of the power generated by five selected projects — including two within the state — would benefit Maine.
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Maine businesses criticize new work permit limits for asylum seekers
Business leaders say restrictions imposed by the Trump administration will make it nearly impossible for some companies to stay fully staffed, especially in Maine’s seasonal, food production and agricultural sectors.
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Holiday decor shines across the Bethel area
Voting is open until Dec. 22 for the best-decorated business and home in the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce contest.