The companies that bought the People’s United Bank building in Monument Square this month say they will get Portland’s first skyscraper ‘back to where it should be.’
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Senate says ‘no’ to letting cities and towns levy their own sales taxes
But the House votes later Thursday to narrow the bill to allow only a 1% tax on lodging, in hopes of attracting additional Senate votes.
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Grand Rounds doubling its Lewiston workforce
The San Francisco-based health care company expects to end 2019 with 200 employees here.
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New law to make Maine first state with paid sick time that covers more than getting sick
The law, effective Jan. 1, 2021, will require businesses with 10 or more employees to give their workers as much 40 hours of paid time yearly for illness or family emergencies.
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Bill aims to encourage more employee-owned businesses
Sen. Nate Libby’s measure would offer tax breaks to help owners of companies sell to their workers or tenants.
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Why is Steven Soderbergh coming to Portland? We’ll let him tell you
The award-winning director will be at Little Giant on Tuesday with his favorite liquor in hand.
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The Wrap: This week, we learn how to misspell cemetery
Adults in Portland get new places to imbibe cocktails and beer, and the kids get an invitation to show off their baking skills. Pets rise from the dead.
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New combo retail wine shop and wine bar to open in Portland
Grippy Tannins is one of the first to apply for a dual liquor license.
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Ira Rosenberg, car dealer who ‘was the brand,’ dies, months after ending 6-decade career
The retired founder of Saco-based Prime Motor Group died in his sleep Thursday, his son said.
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Former principal to head communications for Maine education department
Education Commissioner Pender Makin has hired a former Westbrook High School principal as communications director.