The proposal has widespread support from the public, lawmakers in both parties and employers who believe such a law will bring relief to the working class.
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Canton Wok customers lament loss of Lewiston restaurant, owner’s arrest
The arrest by federal immigration authorities of Xing Feng Dong has generated a lot of heated discussion, with longtime customers worried about his fate.
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Maine home sales fell, prices rose in April as market heats up for summer
The median home sale price was back up to $400,000 last month after a slight decrease in March.
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Wild oysters are returning to Midcoast Maine waters
The finding is part of a University of Maine study that relied on local shellfish harvesters. It argues that fishermen’s knowledge should be valued more in research that informs regulations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bath Iron Works lays keel for its newest Navy destroyer
Bath Iron Works has started building its next Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, laying out the keel for the new ship this week.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Former Lewiston church to become ‘dynamic new brewery,’ event space
The City Council on Tuesday approved a loan to support Democracy Brewing’s $3.7 million project at the former St. Joseph’s church.
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Lewiston Chinese restaurant closed, owner in ICE custody
According to federal records, Xing Feng Dong, 46, was being held at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Rain expected to dampen Memorial Day traffic in Maine
Despite predicted stormy weather and lower traffic volumes, Friday will still be the busiest travel day on the Maine Turnpike over the holiday weekend.
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Maine’s lobster industry broke records. Inflation tells a different story.
The fishery hit historic highs in 2021 and 2024, but the numbers aren’t as rosy as they seem.
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A new era for Maine’s iconic red snapper hot dogs
Even as W.A. Bean & Sons tweaks its recipe to comply with a federal ban on artificial dyes, fans love the bright red dogs just the same.