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Friday Food Insider: It's Cinco de Mayo, and Maine restaurants are ready
May 5, 2023If you are reading this at work and can't wait to get your margarita and taco fix, you have come to the right place. Welcome to the Friday Food Insider.
May 5, 2023
Maine's three Bed Bath & Beyond stores will close, but timing is unclear
Updated: May 4, 2023Maine has three operating Bed Bath & Beyond stores. They are located at 42 Whitten Rd. in Augusta, 490 Stillwater Ave. in Bangor and 200 Running Hill Rd. in South Portland.
Updated: May 4, 2023
Commercial real estate leases in Maine for April 2023
Updated: May 4, 2023A roundup of commercial leases that includes industrial facilities, office space and retail-and-restaurant locations.
Updated: May 4, 2023
Maine mirrors national trends for organized retail crime
Updated: May 1, 2023The illegal practice has increased in the state along with the price of consumer goods. "I think we’re seeing an increase as prices have gone up, so there’s a higher value there," said Curtis Picard, head of the Retail Association of Maine.
Updated: May 1, 2023
Aroma Joe’s to break ground at $50M Edge at Berwick development
Updated: May 1, 2023Having Aroma Joe’s at the development “enhances the offerings at the Edge and contributes to the placemaking onsite,” said developer Jon Smith of Great Falls Construction.
Updated: May 1, 2023
New Gloucester frozen custard-stand calls its quits after 69 years
April 28, 2023Family-owned Hodgman's Frozen Custard announced the closure on social media.
April 28, 2023
Selling Maine as a convention destination: Balancing attractions with lack of space for larger events
Updated: May 1, 2023While Vacationland boasts plenty of unique attractions and tour possibilities, the state’s lure for large meetings and events is limited by a variety of factors.
Updated: May 1, 2023Incoming Maine Brewers' Guild boss aims to craft a more diverse industry
Updated: April 27, 2023"I'd like to bring other women and people of color into the industry," Shea Cusick told Mainebiz days before starting her job as executive director of the Maine Brewers' Guild.
Updated: April 27, 2023Cause of Waterville restaurant fire ruled accidental
April 26, 2023What hasn't been determined is whether the owners will rebuild the popular local eatery, the Last Unicorn, after a devastating and dangerous fire that broke out when oily rags spontaneously combusted.
April 26, 2023
Called a ‘game-changer,’ dehydrator will handle up to 30K pounds of kelp a day
April 25, 2023Biddeford-based Ocean’s Balance has established Seaweed Farmer Services, which will dry and mill farmed kelp on an industrial scale.
April 25, 2023
Drinks to-go are here to stay under law signed by Mills
Updated: April 25, 2023Curbside alcohol sales that started during pandemic shutdowns can continue permanently under a bill signed into law Monday by Gov. Janet Mills.
Updated: April 25, 2023
Wyman's seeks to 'tame' wild blueberries in groundbreaking study
Updated: April 24, 2023Transplanting parent wild blueberry plants is rare. To ensure the berries would thrive in the transplant process, blueberry barrens were re-created in controlled conditions.
Updated: April 24, 2023
Maine brands shine at national Good Food Awards
Updated: April 24, 2023Maine's seven winners span products from beer to chocolate. The annual awards are given by San Francisco-based Good Food Foundation to celebrate, connect and empower makers of tasty and authentic food.
Updated: April 24, 2023
Brickyard Hollow Brewing adds seventh location with New Gloucester deal
Updated: April 24, 2023The strategic acquisition leverages an existing brewery. The company has been experiencing an average of 27% growth in annual beer sales.
Updated: April 24, 2023
Maine's largest brewer racks up another national award
April 21, 2023Allagash Brewing was the mid-sized winner in the inaugural Keg Champion Awards.
April 21, 2023
Maine Brewers' Guild hires Nonesuch sales manager as next executive director
April 20, 2023Shea Cusick will succeed Sean Sullivan as head of the nonprofit trade group.
April 20, 2023
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