The Eveningstar Cinema is for sale and longtime manager Gracia Babbidge hopes she can crowdfund enough money to become the new owner.
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Maine state parks get into the glamping business
The state will offer 10 luxury tent sites in parks across Maine through Tentrr, an online camping platform.
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Maine company launches renewable energy system to power remote communities
Ocean Renewable Power Co. sent tidal-generated energy to the grid in 2012. On Wednesday, the company launched its RivGen system, which harnesses electricity created by submerging special turbines in rivers.
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The Wrap: Outdoor farmers market in Portland returns April 27
Take a kitchen tour, attend a flint corn conference, taste new foods and more.
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Michelle Singletary: Be on guard against tax scams
Once the April 15 deadline passes, tax fraudsters go into overdrive.
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Rosemont Market to consolidate its operations in new space on Stevens Avenue
The company, which has 6 stores in Portland and its suburbs, will do all of its baking and food production at the new location at Morrills Corner.
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Maine on track to launch recreational marijuana market this year, says state’s pot czar
Residents can now grow cannabis for recreational use at home, but still have no way to legally buy or sell it.
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Portland recognized for breadth of small-business services
The award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Partner America program will be presented Thursday in City Hall.
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The Wrap: Everything from Colombian arepas to vegan doughnuts to a cider house
It’s April, and that means new restaurants and bars, from Kittery to Bar Harbor, are starting to open for the season.
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SEC accuses Christian concert promoter in Freeport of investment fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission says Jeffrey Wall of Freeport told investors that their money would fund New England music concerts and festivals but he used some of it to pay off debts.