Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers approve extending to-go alcohol sales until 2025
The state Senate passed a bill this week that would allow restaurants and bars to offer alcoholic beverages to go. It awaits the governor’s signature.
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Fans of hard seltzer are finding lots to love in new flavors flowing from Maine’s craft breweries
With fewer calories and less alcohol than beer or cocktails, hard seltzer appeals to health-conscious drinkers – and many others.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine wine distributors urge legislators not to revise direct-to-consumer rules for out-of-state sellers
Maine stores and distributors say a proposed change would open the door to unfair out-of-state competition.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine bars allowed to reopen indoors, but many are waiting
Most operators who opted not to reopen Friday said they are holding off until their workers can get fully vaccinated.
Posted inHealth, Maine
MaineGeneral opens new addiction practice for those seeking treatment
MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine has locations in Waterville and Augusta for people seeking treatment for substance use disorder, opiate use disorder and treatment of other addictive substances.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine alcohol sales went flat after boom early in the pandemic
A boost in direct-to-consumer sales tapered off toward the end of the year, and for the first time in more than a decade, production of Maine craft beer dropped.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Freedom’s Edge Cider Co. aims for large-scale future firmly rooted in Albion
Co-owners Andrew Kaplan and Ned Ervin are building a facility to boost production, but want to emphasize their cider’s Kennebec County roots.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Does it count as good news if Mainers are less hungover at work than the national average?
• A slew of spirited stats
• A new business for Main Street in Lewiston
• A new $5 million upgrade for St. Mary’s
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Tasting room operators fear state rules will leave them out in the cold
Most made it through the summer while being restricted to outdoor service, but some say they can’t survive Maine’s colder months unless the state changes its coronavirus rules.