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Business
New law expands what is considered a small brewery, gives brewers options in distribution
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Franklin
Public hearing in Farmington brings more angry CMP customers
From borrowing money to pay a $1,100-plus electric bill to complaints about service to harassment to sell property for a 145-mile transmission line, customers vent their feelings to the Public Utilities Commission.
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Business
Seth Carey growing hemp for his line of teas and skin care products
After an unsuccessful bid to become district attorney, Seth Carey is trying to grow hemp for a new line of herbal teas and organic skin care products.
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Business
Toys R Us plans a small comeback with 2 stores this year
The first two locations will be about 6,500 square feet — a fraction of the brand's former big box stores.
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Nation / World
House approves $15 minimum wage, setting a marker for 2020 campaign
Even though the bill's chances in the Republican-controlled Senate are slim, the Democratic-backed action sets a new benchmark for debate.
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Maine
Gov. Mills takes emergency steps to allow asylum seekers to qualify for state assistance
The new rules will allow asylum seekers to apply for welfare benefits known as General Assistance, which the governor says is consistent with the intent of a 2015 state law that the administration of former Gov. Paul LePage narrowly interpreted.
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Business
Maine companies contribute to NASA projects
Fiber Materials Inc. and bluShift Aerospace are among the companies in the state working on the future of space exploration.
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Nation / World
FaceApp adds decades to your age for fun, but it’s also collecting your info
Under its privacy terms, it can collect photos, data on websites you visit and your IP address, which it can share with third parties.
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Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston’s ‘Gateway’ development sells for $6.38 million
The area was previously the focus of a revitalization effort by the city and private developers.
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Arts & Entertainment
Apple, Google roll out new, inclusive emojis
People can pick any combination of skin tone and gender, as well as emojis that show people with disabilities.
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Business
Newly released data shows big drug companies flooded nation with 76 billion opioid pills
Just 6 companies sold 75% of the flood of opioids over a 6-year period.
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Business
The Wrap: Long-awaited Yarmouth restaurant to open next week
More openings, a closing, and we're now accepting theories on why Mainers eat so much ice cream.
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Maine
Long battle over, dam removal begins on Presumpscot River in Westbrook
It's the first stage of a river restoration project that will allow water to flow freely through Upper Saccarappa Falls for the first time in centuries.
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Business
Regulators hear CMP customers’ complaints about soaring bills and ‘horrific’ service
The Public Utilities Commission holds a hearing in Portland as part of its investigation into the company's billing and customer service practices, along with a rate hike it has requested.
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Business
Maine lawmakers push for federal aid to wild blueberry industry
The congressional delegation joins the state in asking that the industry be included in a program to provide money to agricultural producers affected by trade disruptions.
