Five conservation groups argue that too much water is being diverted from the river, hurting habitat and recreational opportunities.
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Business news and information from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Cozy Harbor Seafood files for bankruptcy protection, looks to sell business
The Portland-based business, which owns Art’s Lobster Co. and Casco Bay Lobster, says it has been navigating financial challenges ever since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston’s Food Point Brazilian Steakhouse will reopen Friday
After a six-month hiatus, the restaurant has a new menu and pricing.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Bene’s Beef in Lewiston sizzles in first week
The new spot offers North Shore-style roast beef sandwiches.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s first Aldi store will open later this year, hire up to 20 workers
Earlier this year, the discount supermarket chain signed a lease in the Pine Tree Shopping Center on Brighton Avenue in Portland.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Times Record
Brunswick hobbit-inspired cafe soft opens after delays
The highly anticipated Elevenses Cafe and Bakery soft opened in Brunswick on June 11, offering a fantasy atmosphere and hobbit-themed menu items.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Elevenses to bring fantastical cafe eating to Brunswick
Elevenses, a fantasy-inspired cafe, aims to transport customers to Middle-Earth of Hobbit fame – or maybe just feed them tea or brunch.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Solo Pane e Pasticceria in Bath to expand its hours and offerings
The cafe aims to begin offering dinner, aperitivo and pasta in August.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Schools and Education
USM eliminates public affairs office, lays off 3
The university says it will modernize the school’s communications strategy and create new positions to handle that work.
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Former Portsmouth shipyard worker pleads guilty to embezzling $10K from union
Kyle Chasse, the labor union’s former president who admitted he misused union funds to dine out and shop at stores, could now face up to 20 years in jail and a maximum $250,000 fine.