The cost of reviewing the utility’s operations, to be paid by ratepayers, has soared to $554,025, over than $140,000 more than the original contract price.
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Lobstermen see controversial fishing gear in action for the first time
In Jonesport, the lobstermen were skeptical. But organizers don’t want an endorsement, they just want lobstermen to see the gear for themselves.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Lisbon councilors deny 207 Edibles marijuana application
Councilors denied Lorelei Hilliker’s marijuana license for building code violations after Lisbon Cannabis’ license to operate out of the same building was approved last year.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Acadia National Park, SAMHSA employees fired as Trump administration slashes federal workforce
Eight people were laid off from Acadia National Park, cutting the popular tourist attraction’s year-round staff by about 10%.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Labor union leaders, including former BIW worker, call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding to counter China
Brian Bryant, a former Bath Iron Works pipefitter who is now president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined 3 other labor leaders in the joint letter to the president.
Posted inBethel, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, River Valley, The Buzz
Extra Space Storage ready to open in Auburn
The Center Street facility offers about 750 storage units.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s cannabis chief investigated for possible conflict of interest
A legislative panel agrees to look into ties between John Hudak and a firm hired to track marijuana plants from seedling to sale.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Mancini’s Italian microdeli opens Wednesday in Lewiston
Expect big flavors from the small space on Park Street where the focus is on fresh, traditional Italian food.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s longtime marine resources commissioner is stepping down
Patrick Keliher, who has served in the position since 2012, is the longest-serving commissioner in the history of the Department of Marine Resources. He will retire March 14.
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Maine needs more housing fast, but tariffs could slow efforts
Experts say the 25% tariff on steel and the threatened 25% tax on Canadian goods could increase home prices by up to 10%, undermining efforts to boost housing production and affordability.