Paul Coulombe took over the business from his father, and his daughter is now a co-owner.
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The Bottom Line: White Rock reaches a pinnacle
Distillery whips the competition with its cream-flavored vodka
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Feature Obituary: Arlene Pomerleau, 77, outgoing, talented mother of three
PORTLAND – When she was younger, Arlene Pomerleau spent much of her free time gardening, yodeling and playing country music on her guitar at her home in Augusta. “She played the guitar like crazy and never took a lesson in her life,” said Pomerleau’s brother, Donald Cote Sr. of Sidney. Pomerleau died Friday at Maine […]
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Pressure builds on turnpike chief over gifts
A deadline passes without documents requested by legislators, and the Maine GOP says he’ll resign.
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Still unclear if turnpike chief will resign
It is unclear this evening whether Maine Turnpike Authority head Paul Violette is stepping down. At roughly 6:30 p.m., MTA’s board of directors completed a 2 1/2-hour closed door meeting to discuss personnel matters. Earlier Friday, the Maine Republican Party issued a news release stating that Violette will step down next week. The […]
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Analyst says state excesses cost Maine $1 billion a year
The president of Envision Maine says spending needs to be ‘average’ to boost the economy.
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Matchmaking math: 1 + 1 = $50 million
You don’t need to be a dating expert to be smooth in the business of matchmaking. Just ask Chris Coyne, the South Portland native who co-founded OkCupid.com. In its seven years, the online dating site has attracted millions of members and the attention of a multinational corporation, IAC, which bought OkCupid last month for $50 […]
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Frost and Flame’s owner puts soul into hearths
Stephen Richard, who grew up working for his mason father, is actively involved in the business.
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The Bottom Line: Frost and Flame is on top of a warming trend
A Gorham stove retailer weathers the recession and benefits from the rising cost of oil and a real Maine winter.
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Gulf of Maine seafood gets seal of approval
Cod, haddock, lobster and shrimp will be labeled to show the stocks are plentiful.