T.T. Maine Ventures proposes 186 hotel rooms, a rooftop bar, meeting and banquet spaces, retail shops and a restaurant at 477 Congress St.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Video: Sun Media Group press operations move; newspaper group to remain in downtown Lewiston
The press, a Goss Urbanite, is between 40 and 45 years old. Papers will be printed in a Masthead Maine facility in South Portland that has newer presses.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bill to replace CMP and Versant with consumer-owned utility gains committee approval
The Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee’s 9-2 vote, with 2 lawmakers absent, advances the bill for consideration by the full Legislature and, ultimately, Maine voters.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Nations begin 3 weeks of grueling climate talks online
In particular, a pledge to provide $100 billion in financial support each year to poor countries has yet to be fulfilled.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
California eyes vacant malls and stores for new housing
State lawmakers want to make it easier for developers to build houses on commercial sites.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Outdoors
Looking to buy a camper? New or used, good luck with that
There’s record demand for campers and other RVs at Maine dealerships during the pandemic, and private sellers are cashing in quickly on used sales via social media sites.
Posted inBusiness, Oxford Hills
The smells of Paris: Town Office staff review French perfume for magazine feature
Their comments were included in Allure’s “Eau de Paris” feature this month.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Another labor crisis hits Maine: Parents can’t find child care
More than 170 day care operators in Maine have closed shop in the past year, and those that remain can’t find enough workers. Government aid is on the way, but the industry may need restructuring.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Welcome to the Neighborhood: Lewiston immigrants help plan for a warmer, more seamless transition for refugees
With the potential for hundreds of refugees arriving in the next year, a coalition of five immigrant-led groups in Lewiston has started meeting to plan how to make the arrivals go more smoothly and how to make Lewiston feel like home.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Norway Savings Bank donates to Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival
NORWAY — Norway Savings Bank is once again a seasonal sponsor of the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, donating $2,000. Featuring classical music, the festival will be presenting both in-person and online streaming concerts this summer. The bank has had a partnership with the festival for the last 15 years. Three live performances are planned at […]