The Perfect Spell opens Halloween night, Blue Spoon Cafe changes direction, Terra Cotta Pasta Co. moving, and Maine’s Pantry is for sale.
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New federal hemp program expected to help growing Maine industry
Approved farmers will be eligible for key federal agriculture assistance, including farm loans and insurance, in 2020.
Maine lobster landings ‘are way off,’ down 40% from last year
Fishermen had landed less than 50 million pounds by the end of September, a 38% decline from the 5-year average. The state’s top fishing regulator says ‘that doesn’t mean the sky is falling.’
Program matches preservation-minded buyers with historic Maine properties
Protect and Sell, which is run by Maine Preservation of Yarmouth, has facilitated six sales thus far.
University of Maine receives $1 million for new engineering center
The $1 million gift from aerospace company Pratt & Whitney will fund a machine tool suite in a new engineering center.
Lonely Planet ranks Maine among world’s best regions to visit in 2020
The travel site says Maine is lovely at any time, but next year’s bicentennial celebrations give it an edge.
Former official of Prime Automotive’s majority owner indicted on obstruction charges
The Saco-based auto dealership chain’s lead investor, New York private equity firm GPB Capital Holdings, is under investigation in an alleged Ponzi scheme.
Panelists: Highlight flexibility, employee investments to land new hires
Three panelists shared experiences and insight to help business people find and keep good workers at the Saco-Biddeford Business Breakfast Forum in Saco Wednesday.
Congress Bar & Grill to reopen Friday with new owner
The Portland restaurant, now called simply CBG, is under new ownership.
MaineHealth’s 2 top executives announce plans to retire
CEO William Caron and President Richard Petersen said they both would stay through 2020 and that a nationwide search for their replacements would commence immediately.