But they raked in the second-highest price per pound in the fishery’s history in 2024.
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GOP push to end Maine solar subsidies, but lawmaker says it’s unlikely
How much to pay solar power developers has been an issue in Augusta for years and has emerged again as costs soar for some businesses.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Local farmers anxious amid growing concerns over federal funding freeze
Old Crow Ranch in Durham could be forced to abandon solar project to power their farm.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Work progresses on Lewiston, Auburn projects
In 2024, the cities had strong permit numbers. Here are aerial views of several of those construction projects.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
King, Pingree condemn firings of 7 Togus employees, including 5 veterans
Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine fisheries scientist nominated to head marine resources agency
Carl Wilson will temporarily replace Patrick Keliher as commissioner but must win Senate approval to keep the post on a permanent basis.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Fish Bones Grill expanding hours to open Monday night
The Lewiston restaurant has not been open on Monday nights since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, The Buzz
Chamber of commerce leader says local consumers seem to be spending less
Lewiston-Auburn Metro Chamber of Commerce, CEO and President Shanna Cox hears businesses are noticing lower sales.
Posted inBusiness, News
Portland Jetport’s parking expansion plan lands in court
Neighbors have appealed the city planning board’s recent approval of a plan to add 265 long-term surface parking spaces at Maine’s largest airport.
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Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies
Togus VA workers are fired, the Acadia hiring freeze is lifted and a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hiring event is canceled.