MONTPELIER, Vt. — U.S. maple syrup production increased slightly this year, even though the sap-collecting season was shorter than last year’s, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  The country produced 4.2 million gallons (16 million liters) of the pancake topper, up 1% from 2018.  Vermont, the country’s leading producer, made more than 2 million […]

Well-heeled home buyers are drawing attention from out-of-state furniture chains, two of which announced plans to open stores in Greater Portland.  Bernie & Phyl’s and Jordan’s Furniture announced last month that they would each open up stores in South Portland. The two locations are almost within sight of each other. Bernie & Phyl’s, which opens Monday, is […]

Androscoggin Bank is pleased to announce Jim Woolverton has been hired as Senior Vice President, Director of Technology in addition to promoting three current employees. Woolverton comes to Androscoggin Bank with two decades of experience in information technology, and most recently served as Director of IT Delivery for Unum. Throughout his career, Woolverton has been committed to […]

Seven Mid Coast Hospital physicians were recently honored for their teaching of Tufts University School of Medicine/Maine Medical Center Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum students at Mid Coast Hospital. Dr. Ira Bird, Dr. Lawrence Fischman, Dr. Amina Hanna, Dr. David Inger, Dr. Lisa Anderson, Dr. Roy Nakamura, and Dr. James Rines received Citations for Excellence in Teaching from […]

NEW YORK — In the early days of his information technology company, Sam Lehman looked for ways to differentiate his business from its many competitors.  As he searched online, Lehman found the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, or NGLCC, which certifies companies as lesbian-, gay-, bisexual- or transgender-owned, helping them be more visible […]

LEWISTON — Walmart announced Monday it is looking to hire 100 associates to fill vacancies and new positions at its massive Lewiston distribution center.  “We’re always looking for good, talented associates,” spokeswoman Michelle Malashock said. “It just so happens that this DC (distribution center) is also just needing to ramp up the volume at the […]

AUGUSTA — The state’s biggest marijuana company, Wellness Connection, is threatening to sue Maine if it doesn’t change proposed residency requirements that would shut it out of the state’s emerging recreational marijuana market.  “We’re very concerned that the residency requirement in current form would provide a serious obstacle to Wellness’ entry into the adult-use market,” […]