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Mills signs 10-year moratorium on new offshore wind projects in state waters
Staff July 8, 2021The moratorium responds to fishing industry concerns regarding offshore wind installations. But ironworker and manufacturing industry representatives said they support offshore wind-power development.
Winslow woman gets inoculated, wins $897K in 'Vaccinationland Sweepstakes'
William Hall July 6, 2021The random drawing awarded the lucky winner $1 for each Mainer who received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by July 4. Other states are offering even bigger cash payouts for getting vaccinated.
On the Record: For GM of the Lockwood Hotel in Waterville, the role was too good to ignore
Maureen Milliken Updated: July 12, 2021Jordan Rowan leapt at the chance to lead operations at the hotel, even in the midst of the pandemic. He and his wife bought a home in Winslow, sight unseen. "There is something really exciting going on in Waterville right now," he says.
Central Maine startup stories: A regional roundup of 5 new businesses
Renee Cordes Updated: July 12, 2021From online mapping for snowmobilers to a snail-mail innovation for older adults, central Maine is producing a broad bounty of new business ideas. An experienced entrepreneur with roots in the region advises, "Just start."
In Augusta, the First Amendment Museum hopes to bring an underpinning of democracy to life
Maureen Milliken Updated: July 12, 2021A museum dedicated to a cornerstone of American liberty has been slowly taking shape next to the Maine Capitol. Now the museum is making progress on a $14 million funding campaign and aiming to create a national profile.
Going with the grain: Central Maine's grain economy is expanding across the state
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 12, 2021Grain production isn't confined to the Midwest, and Maine's farmers are seeing new demand for wheat, oats, rye and other crops. The state's grains aren't just for livestock feed anymore.
From the Editor: A growing reputation for innovation and developing startups
Peter Van Allen Updated: July 12, 2021We’ve seen some interesting developments coming out of central Maine recently.
Lake Auburn development will be a balancing act, study finds
Maureen Milliken July 1, 2021A study commissioned by the city of Auburn recommended easing restrictions on Lake Auburn, where swimming and development is now prohibited.
Wood 'that tells a story' is boon for growing Gardiner urban timber business
Maureen Milliken June 30, 2021Maine Urban Timber Co. began last year after Niles Krech and Steve Pracher built a sawmill, and has caught a growing tide for large slabs made from trees that would normally end up as chips.
Augusta center for special-need kids gets further $250K gift to help fund expansion
Renee Cordes June 24, 2021The latest gift, from Gardiner-based business owners Peter and Sandra Prescott, comes a month after a $1 million gift from another local couple to help the Children's Center fund the expansion of its Augusta facility.
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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