Residents of four mobile home parks share how they fought private investors — with varying degrees of success.
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Maine lawmakers consider bill to make banking easier for the cannabis industry
Since cannabis is still illegal under federal law, the lucrative industry has struggled with limited access to loans and other bank services.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Pair arrested in Auburn in organized retail theft investigation, police say
Police said the men attempted to throw fake identification cards out the window as they were being pulled over by police on Washington Street just before noon Wednesday.
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Farmington’s MaineHealth Franklin Hospital honors nurse
Emergency department nurse Joanna Swihart recently received the DAISY Award at MaineHealth Franklin Hospital.
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Workers reinstated at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
The workers, all entry-level employees still in their probationary periods, were briefly fired by the Navy Department last week.
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Maine home sales, prices, inventory all up in February
Real estate experts say increased inventory points toward a positive spring market.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston launches campaign, highlights economic growth
The campaign focuses on accomplishments in housing, investment, social services, and more that’s to come.
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Maine lawmakers advance effort to seek money for more EV subsidies
Republicans, who have criticized state efforts to promote electric vehicle sales, opposed tapping a regional source of funding. Maine exhausted its money for EV rebates in November.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Local & State, The Franklin Journal
Big Lots in Farmington has closed
The Farmington Big Lots is only open to vendors, according to a sign seen on the door March 18.
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Maine’s public advocate seeks access to billing data from electricity suppliers
The move is meant to help determine how much competitive electricity providers overcharge low-income customers.