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Maine Grains secures $700k in grants toward planned expansion in Skowhegan
December 11, 2024Maine Grains, based in Skowhegan, has secured $700,000 in grants this year to purchase equipment and expand production capacity.
December 11, 2024
Friday Food Insider: A roundup of the top restaurant stories of 2024
Updated: December 24, 2024Let’s take a foodie trip; here are links to the top restaurant stories published in 2024.
Updated: December 24, 2024
Citing 'fluctuating retail landscape,' LLBean says it will trim up to 75 jobs in Maine
December 9, 2024The Freeport-based manufacturer and retailer plans to lay off between 50 and 75 employees, or between 2% to 3% of its Maine workforce.
December 9, 2024
In Waterville, Starbucks workers seek to unionize
December 9, 2024Staff at the Starbucks cafe on Waterville Commons Drive have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize, calling for a “voice on the job.”
December 9, 2024
Craft maker of ‘potions and lotions’ expands with second Kennebec County store
Updated: December 9, 2024Pickle’s Potions and Lotions, which has a flagship store at 130 Main St. in Winthrop, will open a second location at 36 Main St. in Waterville.
Updated: December 9, 2024
Friday Food Insider: National chain Blaze Pizza will open a location in Maine
December 6, 2024Here is a roundup of local restaurant news, including openings, closings and holiday events.
December 6, 2024
Lowe's agrees to improve access at Maine stores as part of settlement over ADA compliance
December 5, 2024The case stemmed from a complaint brought by a mobility-impaired customer who alleged that a Lowe’s store in Brewer did not provide accessible parking close enough to the entrance.
December 5, 2024
Craft brewer Oxbow to acquire Portland-based Rising Tide Brewing
December 5, 2024The breweries share similar brewing philosophies, but their beer portfolios are different. Rising Tide focuses on traditional American and European beer styles, Oxbow on farmhouse ales and lagers.
December 5, 2024
Saco now has a second Aroma Joe’s store
December 2, 2024South Portland-based coffee shop chain Aroma Joe’s has opened a location in Saco at 933 Portland Road, the brand's second site in the city.
December 2, 2024
Two Maine restaurants make OpenTable's list of top 100 eateries in the US
Updated: November 25, 2024The two include one of Portland's oldest restaurants, and a more recent entry in the dining scene.
Updated: November 25, 2024
Ellsworth retail center hits the market for $9.5M
Updated: November 25, 2024The 85,370-square-foot Mill Mall is on the corridor between Bangor and Acadia National Park.
Updated: November 25, 2024
After growing its skincare business via social media, Portland startup is growing its product line
November 21, 2024With the help of TikTok, Marin Skincare has been building awareness of its lobster-derived lotions and lip treatments. Now the company is expanding its product line, with a holiday theme.
November 21, 2024
Market Basket will open 4th Maine branch with a store at the Downs in Scarborough
Updated: November 21, 2024The Massachusetts-based supermarket chain plans to open an 80,000-square-foot store in Scarborough's new Town Center by the fall of 2026.
Updated: November 21, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Where to get last-minute fixings for your Thanksgiving dinner
Updated: November 22, 2024From pies to sides to the turkey, here's a list of where to find fixings for this year's feast.
Updated: November 22, 2024
MEREDA panel will tackle struggling restaurant scene in southern Maine
November 20, 2024The Dec. 18 panel will include the perspectives of restaurateurs who have closed establishments in recent weeks.
November 20, 2024
Coffee By Design awards 2024 Rebel Blend Fund grants to 5 Maine arts projects
November 20, 2024The Portland-based coffee wholesaler and retailer will give $15,000 in grants to the art projects, using funds raised through customer purchases.
November 20, 2024
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