Robert Young sells both smoked lobster and smoked lobster spreads from his island home.
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Transportation bond passed by voters will benefit Gulf of Maine Research Institute
The science nonprofit will receive $1 million to restore a crumbling pier on the Portland waterfront.
The Wrap: Manhattan landmark comes to Gorham, and Andy’s closes
Portland is about to get a new African restaurant, as well as a new pasta and pizza place.
Maine hospitality industry plans free culinary training
A grant will fund training for 125 Mainers to fill gaps in the state’s food service businesses.
Maine Med gets approval for $59 million medical office building in Scarborough
The town’s planning board clears the way for the new Maine Medical Partners building at its Route 1 campus.
Entrepreneurship conference set for Nov. 13
The Maine Community Foundation event will focus on removing barriers for startups, and recognizing their achievements.
New restaurant planned at former site of Maria’s restaurant
Four business partners are opening a restaurant of mostly African food in the building that once housed Maria’s.
Portland hydro-energy company gets $4 million grant to harness river power
The company’s president said the award would allow Ocean Renewable Power Co. to develop more product innovation and enter new markets.
Sale of Olympia Sports means 8 Maine stores will close after liquidation sales
They are among 76 stores across the country that will close in the aftermath of the retailer’s sale to a private equity firm. Sixty-two people are expected to be laid off.
Scratch Bakery closes its toast bar because of worker shortage
The South Portland bakery says the second location may reopen in the spring.