Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lobster industry’s defamation case against aquarium paused while appeals court interprets libel law
The lawsuit, which has spent years in limbo, claims the California museum’s sustainable seafood certification unfairly downgraded Maine’s fishery over right whale protections.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime
Uncle Henry’s back online following ransomware attack
Company president Kevin Webb said no sensitive personal information was compromised during the hack, which forced the business to shut its website down for nearly a month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
E-ZPass security shutdown delays Maine Turnpike toll charges
The MTA plans to resume posting charges to user accounts this week after the system was taken down for 12 hours last month to avoid a potential security breach.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Neighbors raise concern over 96-unit Gendron proposal in Auburn
A 96-unit housing development that was originally approved in 2022 is back under the microscope.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too searching for new location. Again.
Drew Desjardins, owner of the business, announced Monday that he has been told that he needs to leave his spacious spot at the Lewiston Mall by the end of July.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine business owners raise alarm about tariff impacts
Companies and their customers are canceling projects, delaying expansions and struggling to make sense of Trump’s ever-changing tariff actions.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
New Wilton store offers thousands of comic books and associated items
The family owned B and J Comics opened March 15
Posted inBusiness, Food, Leslie Bridgers, Things to Do
I won a membership to Portland’s only bottle club. Here’s what it’s like
For a monthly locker fee, members of Man & Oak get a convenient place to have a drink in town with plush furniture and a convivial atmosphere.
Posted inBethel, Business, The Bethel Citizen
Greenwood code enforcement officer voices campground concerns
CEO Anne Kwoka wants the board to consider a seasonal-only rule and other guidelines for proposed campgrounds