A grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help restore some of Maine’s highest-value aquatic networks from fragmentation and degradation.
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Maine treasurer accepting design submissions for new $1 state coin
A new U.S. Mint program will honor innovation and innovators by issuing $1 coins for each of the 50 states.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Restaurants hope for survival as $28.6 billion in federal grants begin
Thousands of restaurants and bars decimated by COVID-19 have a better chance at survival as the government begins handing out $28.6 billion in grants.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. sets pandemic-era high for air travel, over 1.6 million
The number was still 35% below the number of airport travelers reported on the comparable Sunday in 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Shaw’s delivery drivers strike in Maine over lapse in contract talks
The union representing truck drivers and mechanics at Shaw’s supermarkets in Maine says the company has ceased negotiations. The company says it will return to the bargaining table this week.
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As summer approaches, more coastal Maine communities regulating short-term rentals
Meanwhile, the Legislature weighs competing bills on the practice, including one that would levy fees on such rentals and another that would would bar cities and towns from passing rules prohibiting them.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
TJ’s Burgers & Dogs in Waterville will not reopen after 20 years in business
Owner Jon Bard says he cannot operate the business for physical reasons or sell it because it does not meet the state’s revised licensing standards.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
This spring, many new food trucks are taking to the streets
From upscale grilled cheese to banh mi, from lobster rolls (both vegan and fish) to tacos, our guide to what’s on the menu and where you can find it.
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Not for kids: Explosion of colorful cannabis treats coming soon to Maine
The state’s nascent adult-use cannabis market is poised to expand rapidly, but some worry the new products will be too appealing to children.
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Maine seaweed growers on track to break state records this spring
The huge harvest this year could actually lead to backups in production, an industry consultant says.