Owners of Bene’s Beef say they plan to open in June at 990 Lisbon St.
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Books-A-Million relocating in Auburn
The book store will move into the former Sports Authority space at 730 Center St.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Trump administration seeks to expand offshore oil and gas drilling, including in Gulf of Maine
The Department of the Interior also moved to speed up permitting for a range of energy sources, primarily fossil fuels.
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Maine Public could lose 12% of funding after executive order to defund NPR, PBS
Roughly $2 million is at risk for the broadcasting company, but the president and CEO says it’s far from a done deal.
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Economist, educational leader Joanne Roberts to head academic affairs at Bates College
Moving from Singapore, she will oversee a faculty of more than 200 and a curricular program that includes 37 majors.
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Mr. Drew and his Animals Too moving from Lewiston to Poland
Owner Drew Desjardins said he will sign a lease to move all those lizards, snakes, fish, birds and various critters to the Poland Crossing Plaza on Route 26.
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Central Maine Healthcare welcomes physical therapy provider
LEWISTON — Gregory Violette, doctor of physical therapy, has been hired by Central Maine Medical Center and will work with orthopedic patients at Central Maine Therapy Services. Violette, who earned his DPT degree from the University of New England, says he believes in using active listening, effective communication and empathy with his patients. “I aspire […]
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Local & State, News
Dutch Treat, a landmark in Wilton, will not open this year
‘After a long hard process, we have decided not to open this year,’ Alison Welch of Wilton, daughter of owner Sharon Rainey, said Tuesday.
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Lewiston approves 48-unit apartment complex off outer Main Street
The development will add to a growing list of more than 400 housing units expected to come online over the next two to three years.
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Maine lawmakers still betting on accessory dwelling units to help end housing crisis
Following the passage of a landmark law in 2022, a bill seeks to further encourage the construction of small housing units also known as in-law suites.