Owner David Sheperd said that the economy and high interest rates were the culprit, as customers scaled back their purchases of furniture and appliances from The Major’s Furniture & Appliance, which is expected to close next month after 37 years in business.
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Maine’s peach crop this year is a total loss
Frigid temperatures and high winds in February doomed the fruit, which grows on trees that are sensitive to the cold.
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Maine supporters of a right to a clean environment encouraged by Montana ruling
Efforts to add the Pine Tree Amendment to the Maine Constitution are now being led by youth groups.
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In the market for an affordable used car? Good luck
Only 8% of used cars for sale in Maine are priced under $20,000 – a trend rooted in the pandemic.
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Winslow native shows snowmobilers the way with a little help from the business community
Jake Warn’s website, sledtrx.com, is a resource for riders planning their next winter trip through Maine woods, and his work got a boost from Waterville-based Dirigo Labs, a regional startup accelerator.
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Poland Provisions looks to be part of the community fabric, not just a business
Cafe and general store have been in the works for years, and will offer Maine products, fresh-baked goods and a community gathering spot.
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Augusta-area Preti Flaherty attorneys recognized
A total of 44 Preti Flaherty attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2024, including five “Ones to Watch” and one “Lawyer of the Year.” Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America is considered a high honor because nominations are based on an intensive peer-review survey in which more than 25,000 attorneys throughout the […]
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Camden National Bank named to 2023 list of ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’
Camden National Bank has once again been named to the list of “Best Places to Work in Maine.” This is the third consecutive year Camden National Bank has earned this honor. The Best Places to Work in Maine survey and awards program is dedicated to recognizing the state’s best employers and providing organizations with valuable […]
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Day’s Jewelers named among ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’
WATERVILLE — Day’s Jewelers, a New England-based jewelry retailer, has been named among the Best Places to Work in Maine for its eighth year, marking a significant milestone for the newly founded employee-owned business. Best Places to Work in Maine is an award that recognizes 100 excellent businesses each year that go above and beyond […]
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Inland Hospital welcomes Dr. Brian Abbott to Northern Light Orthopedics
Inland Hospital has welcomed Dr. Brian Abbott, DO, to Northern Light Orthopedics in Waterville, located in the Medical Arts Building attached to Northern Light Inland Hospital. Abbott provides nonsurgical orthopedic/sports medicine care, including evaluation and treatment of sprains and strains, nonsurgical fracture management, osteopathic manipulation, diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound, and more, according to a […]