Turnpike officials say they need to raise an additional $18 million annually for construction projects after seeing toll revenue drop during the pandemic.
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Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association to debut new digs in Brunswick
After beginning two new programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association plans to cut the ribbon for the new Pleasant Street location on Aug. 12.
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Rihanna is a billionaire now, but not because of her music
At 33, with $1.7 billion, she is the wealthiest female musical artist in the world, and the second-richest woman in entertainment after Oprah.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Appeals court backs Maine law to save public access channels from ‘digital Siberia’
The cable industry challenged a law that requires cable TV providers to restore public access programming to low channel numbers.
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Maine whale advocates rent billboard to promote ‘whale-safe’ lobster
The billboard, which will be up for the rest of the month, will appear along two major routes in Massachusetts and asks, ‘Is your lobster whale-safe?’
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Go wild eating and drinking blueberries; Free ice cream
Flour Bakery comes to Kennebunkport, it’s chili cook-off time, and Annie Mahle has a new cookbook.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Nation & World
Reese Witherspoon sells Hello Sunshine, joins new company
Hello Sunshine is a media company that focuses on putting women at the center of its stories.
Posted inBooks, Business, Local & State, News
Portland bookstore joins effort to replace books lost in Frenchville school fire
The book drive is part of a statewide effort involving Maine authors, bookstores and literary groups to replace 9,500 books lost in a blaze last month.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Hit with #MeToo revolt, Blizzard Entertainment chief is out
On Tuesday it was announced that J. Allen Brack was leaving the company.
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Dating changed during the pandemic; apps are following suit
Tinder announced new tools last month that will allow users to get to know people better online.