The company looks to break ground Oct. 1 on the $10 million facility in Saco, with plans to hire as many as 50 more employees to help handle as much as 100,000 pounds of lobster a day.
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Maine Italian sandwich covers 160 feet of Monument Square
The spectacle is intended to draw attention to the opening event of this year’s Harvest on the Harbor event in October.
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Crash on I-295 in Portland caused delays during morning commute
Maine State Police were responded to a single car crash at 7:45 a.m.
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Portland officials aim to strengthen city’s finances by expanding its tax-shelter programs
Adding to its Tax Increment Financing districts in areas of vibrant economic development could provide millions for public projects and shield the city from more cutbacks in state aid.
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Mobile dental office coming to Portland to provide free service to veterans
Aspen Dental is bringing the rolling dentist office to Portland on Thursday and setting up appointments with veterans who don’t have access to dental care.
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Two Maine mayors urge Congress to reject effort to undo local pesticide restrictions
The Portland and South Portland officials write that the provision in a House farm bill tramples on their right to protect their cities.
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East meets Down East at Maine-themed restaurant in Japan
Cabot Cove restaurant, named after the fictional setting of ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ is introducing diners 6,000 miles away to classic Maine foods, from maple syrup to clam chowder.
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Portland panel endorses sale of city-owned plot to local biotech firm
The City Council’s Economic Development Committee recommends selling a parcel in the Portland Technology Park to Capricorn Products, which has expansion plans.
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Portland to hold forum next week on self-driving public transportation
City Manager Jon Jennings is interested in exploring the potential of driverless shuttles to alleviate congestion.
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Portland teen pleads not guilty to murder charge in Bayside shooting
Tyrese Collins, 19, says little else during a court hearing in the slaying of Jack Wilson, 45, during an argument on a street corner in June.