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The Wrap: Little Woodfords will close at end of month, Belleville opens new location

by Tim Cebula January 11, 2023January 10, 2023

Also, a gluten-free bagel company launches in North Yarmouth, George + Leon’s Famous Roast Beef to open in Westbrook, and more.

Business, Maine, News

After fire, Gorham dairy farm rebuilds for a new generation

by Megan Gray January 11, 2023January 10, 2023

An electrical blaze destroyed a 200-year-old barn and forced the family that runs Flaggy Meadow Farm to question what its future would be.

Business, New England

Legal recreational marijuana sales start in Connecticut

by SUSAN HAIGH and PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

State regulators reported over $250,000 in sales in the first seven hours.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News

Mr. Drew and His Animals Too plans to grow

by Vanessa Paolella January 10, 2023January 11, 2023

Owner Drew Desjardins said the animal rescue center has outgrown its space at the Pepperell Mill, so he is searching for a larger location with better parking and more efficient heating.

Business

U.S. economy’s big question for 2023: What will be inflation’s path?

by Ben Holland, Reade Pickert and Rich Miller Bloomberg January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

A cooled-down economy helps to tame, but as of now, it’s looking to grow at a healthy rate.

Business

World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy

by CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

The U.S. might avoid a recession this year, but the downturn will pose as a challenge to its businesses and consumers.

Business, Maine, News

Supreme Court upholds Maine cable-customer protection law

by Edward D. Murphy January 10, 2023January 11, 2023

The court declined to hear an appeal in a suit seeking to overturn the law, which requires cable companies to prorate customers’ bills for a final month of service.