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Press Herald will publish digital-only on Mondays

by J. Craig Anderson January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

To preserve newsroom jobs, the Portland Press Herald, Lewiston Sun Journal, Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal will discontinue Monday print editions starting March 2.

Business, Health, Local & State, News

Exemptions limit benefit of Maine’s new hearing aid law

by Edward D. Murphy January 3, 2020January 3, 2020

People whose employers self-insure and those who get their health care coverage through Medicare won’t benefit from the law mandating coverage for hearing aids.

Business, Food

The Wrap: New life for old Anjon’s site; diner gets 2nd Food Network visit

by Meredith Goad January 1, 2020January 3, 2020

In other news, a speakeasy arcade/bar opens, Gray says goodbye to Cole Farms, and check out what cookbooks your friends and neighbors are checking out.

Business, Food, News

Italian restaurant moving into former Anjon’s location in Scarborough

by Meredith Goad December 31, 2019December 31, 2019

Cobblestone Grille, a small Italian restaurant in Old Orchard Beach, will re-open in a new spot – on Route 1 – and with a new name.

Business, Food, Lakes Region Weekly, Local & State

Cole Farms restaurant, ‘an institution in Gray,’ is closing after 68 years

by Meredith Goad December 30, 2019December 31, 2019

Calling it ‘a tough and emotional decision,’ the owner says the last day in business will be Jan. 13.

Business, Local & State, News

Investor takeover could ‘derail’ sale of Jay mill, Verso board claims

by Peter McGuire December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

Three board members nominated by an investment group could pave the way for a merger with another paper company, the company’s board of directors warns shareholders.

Business, Food

Maine Food A to Z: Our annual roundup

by Meredith Goad December 29, 2019December 27, 2019

In 2019, we embraced hard cider, mocktails and oat milk; fretted about the impact of climate change on our food supply; and mourned some beloved – now shuttered – restaurants.