The Maine House also has approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Janet Mills has signaled she is likely to veto the measure.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Lee Nelson is back in our homes, now in the L.L. Bean catalog
The retired news anchor’s first modeling job was a photo shoot for the summer issue.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Target one of many developments poised for Auburn in record-breaking year
Target’s $9.6 million renovation of the former Kmart is under review, and, headed to the Planning Board next month: An $8 million warehouse, distribution center and showroom project near Exit 75 by F.W. Webb Co.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine Medical Center receives its largest gift ever, $25 million from Colorado couple
A new wing being built at the hospital will be named the Malone Family Tower, in honor of Leslie and John Malone, summer residents of Boothbay.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser
Shortage of veterinarians for large animals a concern for farmers
Commitment and costs seen as complicating factors to getting services.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
New statewide energy code aims for tighter buildings, lower emissions
Some worry that building contractors will have ‘a rude awakening’ with the change, which is effective July 1 and stems from bills passed in 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Legislators weighing whether to ban consumer fireworks in Maine
Officials hope to find a compromise that would impose more restrictions in a bid to lower the volume of fireworks-related complaints.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
May retail sales fell 1.3% as Americans spend less on goods
Retail sales fell in May, dragged down by a decline in auto sales and a shift by Americans to spend more on vacations and other services instead of goods.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Record rise in U.S. wholesale prices over the past year
Wholesale prices, boosted by rising food costs, increased 0.8% in May, and are up by a record amount over the past year.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Central Maine Credit Union donates to Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
LEWISTON — Central Maine Credit Union donated $2,000, cat carriers and other supplies to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Members also showed their generosity by donating items to benefit the shelter. Central Maine Credit Union’s donation will help sponsor GAHS’s Adopt-A-Shelter-Pet month throughout June and help GAHS find forever homes for cats in the community.