Businesses are having trouble hiring enough drivers to clear lots and driveways, and the Department of Transportation also is understaffed heading into winter.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Looming changes to regulations leave Sanford gravel businesses on shaky ground
The city may end a requirement that excavators obtain permits every 5 years, a process that can cost over $100,000. But some in the industry fear the new rules could be just as onerous.
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Talks continue over home heating aid for Mainers
With fuel oil costs sharply higher than a year ago, the governor said she and legislative leaders will continue to negotiate an aid package over the weekend.
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Proposal to ban political spending by foreign governments heads to statewide referendum
Supporters said the measure headed toward a state referendum would close a loophole that allows foreign governments to spend on Maine issue campaigns.
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With online deals the new norm, Black Friday shopping slows in Maine
Despite higher household expenses, the National Retail Federation expects this weekend to break records as more than 166 million people shop online or in stores.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Maine health care nonprofit receives $9 million windfall from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
The Maine Health Access Foundation was the only Maine recipient in the latest round of gifts from the philanthropist, who is giving away much of her fortune.
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Rate hike will bump up average Versant Power electric bill by $24 a month
The standard-offer rate, the price customers pay for the supply of power, is rising 41% next year in northern and eastern Maine. A similar increase may be in store for Central Maine Power customers.
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Portland suggests keeping food trucks at Eastern Prom lot – but fewer of them
City staff are suggesting that the Cutter Street parking lot continue as a site for food trucks, but that the number of spaces be cut by half.
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Missing Cape Elizabeth teen found
The 16-year-old girl went missing for about four hours Friday afternoon and evening.
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Little by little, the Legislature is becoming more diverse
With the swearing in of newly elected representatives and senators next month, the Maine Legislature will include a total of five members who are Black.