Poppy’s has started building a new redemption center at 1885 Federal Road in Livermore following its relocation from Jay.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington entrepreneur’s new website highlights affordable activities in state
A Farmington entrepreneur has launched a website compiling curated guides and maps highlighting low-cost attractions and activities throughout Maine.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Boom or dust? How tariffs are helping this Maine sawmill but creating more uncertainty for others
Duties on Canadian imports are driving up domestic sales at some Maine lumber companies. Is it enough to overcome high operating costs and a slumping housing market?
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
5 Auburn housing projects to watch in 2026
Market-rate homes and apartments have been driving development in the city, and bringing in higher fees, since the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Health, Local & State, News
Rumford, Bridgton hospitals to get part of $71 million bill to upgrade emergency departments
The money will go to renovate, expand and equip their emergency departments.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Wyman’s wants to sell some of its Maine blueberry fields. Why?
The biggest wild blueberry grower in the US has listed 781 acres in the Midcoast.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local & State, News, The Rangeley Highlander, Varsity Maine
Sun Journal hires new community, sports writers; promotes education reporter
Longtime Central Maine reporter Emily Duggan joins new hires Quentin Blais and Jimmy James on the Sun Journal group’s writing staff.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Auburn to get $8M for housing, economic development
The city plans to use the federal funding on sewer, water and sidewalk infrastructure in south Auburn.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Frances Perkins to be inducted into Maine Women’s Hall of Fame
The trailblazing public servant, social reformer and first woman to serve in the Cabinet of a U.S. president will be honored at a ceremony in March.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, The Bethel Citizen
Aroma Joe’s opens in Bethel
Franchise owners say giving back will be part of the business model.