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Maine
Bar Harbor Hannaford employee is the nation’s ‘Best Bagger Champion’
Nicole Cote won a trip to compete in San Diego when she took first place in Maine's bagging contest in the fall.
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Business
U.S. economy grew at 2.1% rate in Q4 but virus threat looms
Economists have been downgrading their forecasts for the first quarter of this year as fears of the virus’ impact have escalated.
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Business
State plan to ‘harmonize’ marijuana programs would wreak havoc, critics say
Maine wants the state's medical and adult-use cannabis businesses to have the same rules whenever possible, but small operators say that would drive up prices and put them out of business.
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Business
Two sides clash on bill to make producers pay for disposal of packaging
Supporters tell lawmakers that making producers pay to dispose of packaging waste would improve recycling programs and help taxpayers. Businesses and national trade groups say it would be expensive, disruptive and hard to follow.
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Business
Dozens urge lawmakers to raise home-care reimbursement rates
A commission that studied the industry's labor shortage recommends paying direct care workers at least 125% of the minimum wage.
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Business
Lawmakers scrutinize proposal for consumer-owned power company
A consultant's report predicting mixed financial impacts has drawn criticism from proponents of a public takeover of Central Maine Power and Emera Maine.
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Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston ‘pump house’ redevelopment talks move forward despite concern from Museum L-A
The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to begin negotiations with an unnamed developer for the riverfront parcel.
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Business
State’s plan for special cannabis crimes unit sparks outrage
Marijuana advocates see the proposal for a 4-person division of the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency to investigate marijuana crimes as an effort to outlaw the drug again.
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The Buzz
Lewiston barber opens her own shop
Heather Jeselskis-Swift opened Proper Cuts barbershop last month on Main Street.
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The Buzz
Two Auburn firefighters are poutine eating champions
Contestants had 30 minutes to eat 12 pounds of poutine.
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The Buzz
My Waffle food truck up for sale after successful first season
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The Franklin Journal
New lunch wagon gets permit for Farmington
The Outpost will open daily at 495 Wilton Road.
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Business
Paul LePage says he was paid to advocate for hydropower corridor
Maine's former governor says that he was paid by a lobbying firm to advocate for the proposed CMP hydropower corridor.
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Business
Electric vehicle charging stations get a boost from Maine regulators
Pilot programs providing financial assistance will increase the number of stations by 120, roughly 50%.
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The Buzz
Lewiston OKs new Main Street Dunkin’
* Portland trucking business moves to Lewiston * My Waffle food truck up for sale after successful first season * A pair of Auburn firefighters are poutine eating champions
