Sweetgrass Farm plans a new location, and farm-fresh food is served at a Brunswick market and a Portland fundraiser.
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Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery expanding south
The Union-based business, which already has a tasting room and retail store in Portland, will now have a presence in Kennebunk.
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Biddeford entrepreneur named executive director of E2Tech
Former state Rep. Marty Grohman will lead the trade association for energy and environmental groups.
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Singletary: Start planning for your 2019 tax return now
Consider making changes that will pay off when you file next year.
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Ownership of Falmouth pizza shop in transition
The Falmouth House of Pizza’s longtime owners, citing a ‘weird, bizarre situation,’ say one of their sons will reopen it under a new name next month.
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The Counselor: Legal Food Hub helps farmers and food entrepreneurs navigate legal issues
The program pairs farmers and entrepreneurs with lawyers who offer pro bono legal advice and help with the paperwork involved in owning a farm or starting a food business.
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The Toastmaster: Luke Truman is a passionate advocate for the environment
From campaigning for solar energy to working with MIT’s sustainability lab, Luke Truman lives his values through his job at Allagash Brewing, his volunteer work, and his daily life.
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The Reutilizer: Ruth’s Reusable Resources takes old office supplies and puts them into classrooms all over New England
In its 25th year, the nonprofit reuses office supplies that would otherwise be thrown out by corporations and big box stores and stocks them in a building where teachers can shop for vital supplies that their schools can’t afford.
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Pot shops embrace ‘420’ while biding time on rules
Fire on Fore is using the auspicious date linked to marijuana for its grand opening. It intends to make the switch to recreational sales as soon as the state finalizes rules for the emerging industry.
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New cocktail bar planned for Portland’s East End
The bartender at Izakaya Minato hopes to open his own cocktail lounge in the former Congress Street location of Ramen Suzukiya.