A motion to consolidate the class action lawsuits into one was still being considered by the court as of Friday.
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The USDA wouldn’t let her give up her house and crushed her with debt
The USDA failed to follow its own guidance for a rural mortgage program, taking years to foreclose on delinquent loans. As a result, 55 Maine borrowers racked up, on average, $110,000 in additional debt before the agency moved to take the homes.
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Maine oyster farm launches its first electric workboat
A project 3 years in the making, the 28-foot Heron is among the first fully electric aquaculture boats of its size.
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Maine regulators seek bids for renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land
The Maine Public Utilities Commission said it would only select projects that would lower the cost of electrical generation and distribution for the state’s ratepayers.
Posted inBusiness, Food
A Portland bagel shop’s sign doesn’t just advertise food. It’s a spiritual journey.
Joel Baker, son-in-law of the original Mister Bagel, puts up spiritual messages on the Forest Avenue shop’s sign. It’s resonating with the community.
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Biddeford levels up with new arcade
Rift Arcade is bringing retro gaming and after-school snacks to downtown Biddeford with 40 quarter-operated vintage machines.
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Flat Iron Coffee Bar invites Portland to unplug and connect
The new coffeeshop is to open on Congress Street with an emphasis on art and a European-style setup that favors conversation over computers.
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After several years, Silly’s restaurant finds a new home in Standish
Portland’s beloved eatery Silly’s has reopened with a smaller dining room but the same quirky spirit and scratch-made favorites.
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Border crossings into Maine from Canada continue to fall
The 28% decline in visitors so far this year has outpaced preseason forecasts.
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On Maine islands, housing shortages threaten community survival
Islands with year-round residents need emergency responders, gas station attendants, postal workers, store clerks and teachers. When there’s nowhere for vital workers to live, they turn elsewhere. It’s eroding a storied way of life.