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Abilene restaurant at Woodfords Corner will close at the end of March

by Leslie Bridgers March 1, 2018March 1, 2018

The restaurant, which served New American food, opened 3 years ago.

Food

Breakfast and lunch spot opens in Portland’s Bayside

by Meredith Goad February 26, 2018

Tally’s Kitchen at Bayside opened Monday on Marginal Way, serving sandwiches, wraps, salads and baked goods.

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Workers at Hannaford distribution center go on strike for at least 24 hours

by Peter McGuire February 21, 2018February 22, 2018

The company says it’s ‘disappointed’ that they walked out before a Monday mediation session. Union members say they should be getting a piece of big parent company profits and tax breaks in a new contract.

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Health care costs, starting wage split sides in contract talks at Hannaford distribution center

by Peter McGuire February 20, 2018February 20, 2018

Hundreds of workers at the South Portland warehouse threaten to strike if necessary, which would compromise a network that supplies scores of supermarkets in New England.

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CMP’s $1 billion project to deliver renewable power to Massachusetts gets second chance

by Staff Report February 16, 2018February 16, 2018

The plan calls for building a 145-mile transmission corridor from Quebec, through Maine, to Massachusetts.

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Asians help to fill sales gap as Europe eats less Maine lobster

by Penelope Overton February 16, 2018February 16, 2018

Live exports from the U.S. to the Far East jumped 36% last year, offsetting losses caused mainly by a Canadian trade deal.

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East Boothbay boatbuilder lands contract for 154-foot Maine ferry

by Edward D. Murphy February 15, 2018February 16, 2018

Washburn & Doughty’s ferry will be designed to carry up to 23 cars and 250 passengers, and serve any of the state ferry service islands except Matinicus.