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Peter Goulet, 64, remembered for contributions to food safety
Updated: April 4, 2023As chair of the Produce Marketing Association, Goulet led the organization forward in the aftermath of the 2006 E. coli outbreak linked to spinach that changed how PMA and the industry addressed food safety.
Updated: April 4, 2023
Bissell Brothers expansion is brewing at Portland location
April 2, 2023The expansion into the former Rosemont Market space will allow for events and private parties. Bissell Brothers is Maine's sixth-largest brewer.
April 2, 2023
Mainers get creative with social media April Fools' gags
April 1, 2023The city of Auburn and others turned up the fun this April Fool's Day with tongue-in-cheek posts and promotions.
April 1, 2023
A roundup of Maine's commercial leases for the month of March 2023
March 31, 2023Here's a compilation of all the commercial leases that ran in the Thursday Real Estate Insider during the month of March 2023.
March 31, 2023
Op-ed: Labor dysfunction leads to pain in the pocket
March 31, 2023Guest columnist Ken Entenmann, chief economist at NBT Bank, says experiences of retailers or restaurants curtailing their hours are part of larger issues with a tight labor market. As he says, "the labor market looks more dysfunctional than strong."
March 31, 2023
Sports-themed hair salon makes the cut at Rock Row
Updated: April 3, 2023Westbrook's new Sport Clips is staffed by a team of seven employees and broadcasts sporting events for their patrons' viewing pleasure.
Updated: April 3, 2023
Rwanda Bean to scale back at Thompson's Point in Portland
March 30, 2023The coffee company plans to close down retail operations at Thompson's Point to focus on roastery operations, production and wholesaling out of that location.
March 30, 2023
Appetite for growth: FocusMaine helped create 215 food-related jobs in 2022
Updated: March 30, 2023FocusMaine is statewide economic development organization that works to create quality jobs and build a thriving workforce.
Updated: March 30, 2023
Monson restaurant is Maine's sole finalist for James Beard Award
Updated: March 30, 2023The Quarry restaurant is a finalist for the "Outstanding Hospitality Presented by American Airlines," against contenders in Washington, Alabama, South Carolina and Chicago.
Updated: March 30, 2023
Chipotle to pay $240K to former Augusta workers who formed union
Updated: March 28, 2023The settlement, announced by the Maine AFL-CIO and confirmed by the Newport Beach, Calif.-based restaurant chain, follows a finding by the National Labor Relations Board. Chipotle denies any wrongdoing.
Updated: March 28, 2023
After pandemic hiatus, Abbe Museum's Indian Market will return to Bar Harbor this summer
March 27, 2023After a pandemic hiatus, the three-day event will feature more than 50 Native artists. The market illuminates Wabanaki artistic excellence and supports tribal creative economies.
March 27, 2023
Portland non-alcoholic brewery looks to expand
Updated: March 23, 2023Kit NA Brewing, founded by Maine entrepreneurs Rob Barrett and Will Fisher, is looking to expand the Portland business.
Updated: March 23, 2023
Kennebunk bakery and chocolatier adds Portland store
Updated: March 20, 2023A 1,358-square-foot lease at 40 Free St. was chosen as a nice niche neighborhood with a brand-new building. Last year, the bakers made 27,000 Whoopie Balls, a top seller.
Updated: March 20, 2023
L.L.Bean trims employee bonuses after 'slight' sales decrease
Updated: March 20, 2023The Freeport-based outdoor retailer will pay a bonus of 13.5% of annual pay, down from 20% a year ago.
Updated: March 20, 2023
New England's largest candy store to open in former Big Al's in Wiscasset
March 17, 2023Sweetz & More plans to open what it claims will be New England’s largest sweet shop, its first Maine store. It will offer everything from Maine-made products to retro favorites and European confections.
March 17, 2023
On the Record: Catching up with 2022 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year
Updated: March 20, 2023A year after Mainebiz honored five individuals as our 2022 Business Leaders of the Year, we checked in to find out what they’re up to now.
Updated: March 20, 2023
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