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Buyer of former Botto's Bakery site firms up plans for retail use
Updated: November 20, 2023The broker's pitch was, "I have this opportunity in Portland, but we have to have a vision for it."
Updated: November 20, 2023
Brunswick couple aims to 'mix things up' with downtown craft coffee and cocktail bar
Updated: November 21, 2023The Abbey is set to open in early December at 87 Maine St., the former home of the Little Dog Coffee Shop.
Updated: November 21, 2023
Friday Food Insider: Portland restaurants, lobstermen donate 'community day' proceeds to Lewiston fund
Updated: November 17, 2023J's Oyster, DiMillo's, Luke's Lobster and the Porthole collaborated with lobstermen and dealers to raise funds for the victims and their families.
Updated: November 17, 2023
Three-generation family jewelry business to leave downtown Lewiston for Yarmouth
November 16, 2023The owner says increased vagrancy has been discouraging walk-in customers, and the new location offers an opportunity to lay out retail and workshop space from scratch.
November 16, 2023
Three Maine restaurants named to OpenTable Top 100 list
Updated: November 16, 2023Elsewhere in New England, the list includes one establishment in Connecticut, four in Massachusetts, one in Rhode Island and none in Vermont or New Hampshire.
Updated: November 16, 2023Hepatitis A exposure found at Falmouth Foreside restaurant
November 15, 2023The infected worker may have exposed others to the highly contagious liver disease during two recent periods, state health officials say.
November 15, 2023
A Machias co-working space aimed at small businesses taps into a range of donors
Updated: November 16, 2023The MaineStreet Business Building, on U.S. Route 1 (Maine Street) in downtown Machias, was unveiled to a wider audience this week. The co-working space, which is run by the nonprofit Sunrise County Economic Council, called on a range of donors for
Updated: November 16, 2023
At long last, Maine’s first Costco is set to open in Scarborough
November 15, 2023The warehouse store will occupy 161,000 square feet in the Downs development. Currently, Maine is one of only four states without a Costco branch.
November 15, 2023
Put the 'inn' in innovation: HospitalityMaine panelists say small steps go a long way
Updated: November 14, 2023"Innovation is just adding to what you're already doing and modifying it in a way that makes it better," Bill Seretta, executive director of Fork Food Lab, said at the trade group's annual summit.
Updated: November 14, 2023
Hand me a wrench: VIP Tires & Service rolls out 'tool cart' incentive to drive hiring
Updated: November 14, 2023The Auburn-based firm, with 69 locations, offers entry-level technicians a cart filled with tools valued at $2,000. Employees get to own the cart and tools after being with VIP for a year.
Updated: November 14, 2023
Matcha-themed café is a dream project for two sisters
Updated: November 13, 2023Matcha Mood specializes in matcha-based beverages, baked goods and merchandise. Matcha, a high-end tea that can be ground into powder and used in different forms, is known for its rich antioxidant content and has some caffeine.
Updated: November 13, 2023
Friday Food Insider: Restaurants are opening, closing and changing hands
Updated: November 10, 2023Changes in Maine's restaurant scene are happening at the pace of a fast-food pickup window. The Friday Food Insider has a roundup of who's new and who's through.
Updated: November 10, 2023
5 Portland businesses to be honored by city in return of annual awards
November 9, 2023The city of Portland's Annual Business Awards will return next week after a four-year hiatus. Winners range from a nonprofit to one of the state's largest health care providers.
November 9, 2023
MedRhythms teams with contractor to bring 'prescription music' to veterans, military personnel
Updated: November 9, 2023MedRhythm's InTandm device, now available to military personnel and veterans via a partnership with a Pensacola-based contractor, uses music to improve walking and movement in chronic stroke victims.
Updated: November 9, 2023
$2M in federal relief offered for businesses affected by Lewiston tragedy
November 7, 2023Small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses and nonprofits in six counties can apply for low-interest emergency loans from the Small Business Administration.
November 7, 2023
Blue Ox Malthouse in Lisbon to triple production with expanded facility
Updated: November 6, 2023Blue Ox Malthouse produces malt for brewers, spirit makers and bakers. Construction is underway to triple the operation’s malting floor space and quadruple its processing capacity.
Updated: November 6, 2023
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