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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Worumbo Mill redevelopment plans draw opposition from Lisbon business owners
Some business owners and residents say the town would be better served if the property became a community green space than housing developments.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
China’s faltering economic recovery adds to global growth risks
China’s outlook now depends on whether the COVID restrictions can be relaxed this month, and if Beijing will increase monetary and fiscal stimulus to prevent a sharper slowdown.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
U.S. probing Autopilot problems on 765,000 Tesla vehicles
The U.S. government has opened a formal investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot partially automated driving system after a series of collisions with parked emergency vehicles.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Farm-to-table restaurant Gather in Yarmouth is for sale
Owner Matt Chappell promises to keep the restaurant open until he can find a buyer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Tech firm born in Maine uses AI to monitor commercial fishing
New England Marine Monitoring’s new technology could drastically reduce a tedious component of fisheries management and help make the industry safer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
‘Business as usual’ for Day’s Crabmeat and Lobster as property goes up for sale
The legendary Yarmouth crab and lobster shack will keep operating with a new landlord after an upcoming auction.
Posted inBusiness
Pearl Kennebunk closes amid pandemic’s ‘ripple effects’
The restaurant, owned by the same chef who introduced New Yorkers to lobster rolls, is another victim of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Thrifty tattoo seekers get lucky on Friday the 13th at Lewiston’s Altered Image
Tattoo shop offers the special to highlight new artists and draw new customers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Kittery breastfeeding app-maker secures new funding, state partnership
The social app offers access to professional lactation consultants, articles and information about breastfeeding, a crowdsourced map of locations to nurse or pump, and to other new parents.