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Employers flock to 80-year-old apprenticeship program amid workforce crunch

Rapidly growing participation in the state-administered program is raising concerns that it will become overwhelmed.

The tariff on live lobster imports from the United States to China will rise from 25% to 35% on Sept. 1.

by The Editorial Board August 23, 2019August 22, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture should act now to protect the integrity of the certification process.

by Kathleen O'Brien Times Record August 22, 2019August 22, 2019

The Select Board agrees to reconsider its letter of support for the project after hearing from residents Monday night.

The quirky little corner shop at a busy intersection was torn down and rebuilt on its former footprint.

The owner gives several reasons for the closure, including the difficulty of competing on ‘the new hipster artisan Washington Avenue.’

Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro is coming in December, a Maine restaurant joins a quirky viral trend, and Ocean has a new executive chef.

The veterinary services company is in line for about $800,000 a year over 20 years in refundable tax credits, but it has to meet benchmarks.

The highest-ranked is Portland-based Brickell Men’s Products at No. 76.

Stella and Guy Hernandez announce plans to close their Munjoy Hill restaurant and wine bar.