Manchester officials approved a mass gathering permit, with the option to review and potentially revoke the permit depending on their adherence to the town’s noise ordinance.
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Maine lawmakers approve extending to-go alcohol sales until 2025
The state Senate passed a bill this week that would allow restaurants and bars to offer alcoholic beverages to go. It awaits the governor’s signature.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Maine cheese wins big, and Erin French guest stars on new Ina Garten show
Seaweed-lined cheese from Lakin’s Gorges Cheese in Waldoboro topped major competitors in its category at the curd-world Oscars, Erin French appears on a new Food Network show, and HB Provisions in Kennebunk goes on the market for $3.8 million.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Senate approves bill to limit ‘dark store’ tax challenges
The bill would give municipalities a way to fight off big-box retailers’ efforts to reduce their municipal tax burden.
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Senate approves college debt relief for first-time homebuyers
Many could have up to $40,000 in student loan debt forgiven through a Maine State Housing Authority program.
Posted inBusiness
BuzzFeed cutting jobs; top editors leaving news division
BuzzFeed News is unprofitable but has won awards, including its first Pulitzer last year.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Elizabeth Holmes looms over trial of former lover, business partner
Claims about its blood-testing technology helped Theranos raise nearly $1 billion before the company collapsed.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Derelict lobster traps in Long Island Sound will be removed
The area’s $12 million industry crashed in 1999, fueled in part by a massive die-off.
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Seattle Starbucks unionizes in coffee giant’s home city
Meanwhile, Howard Schultz returns as interim CEO.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
As war imperils wheat, farmers weigh growing more
Ukraine and Russia account for a third of global wheat and barley exports.