Sen. Nate Libby’s measure would offer tax breaks to help owners of companies sell to their workers or tenants.
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Why is Steven Soderbergh coming to Portland? We’ll let him tell you
The award-winning director will be at Little Giant on Tuesday with his favorite liquor in hand.
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The Wrap: This week, we learn how to misspell cemetery
Adults in Portland get new places to imbibe cocktails and beer, and the kids get an invitation to show off their baking skills. Pets rise from the dead.
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New combo retail wine shop and wine bar to open in Portland
Grippy Tannins is one of the first to apply for a dual liquor license.
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Ira Rosenberg, car dealer who ‘was the brand,’ dies, months after ending 6-decade career
The retired founder of Saco-based Prime Motor Group died in his sleep Thursday, his son said.
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Former principal to head communications for Maine education department
Education Commissioner Pender Makin has hired a former Westbrook High School principal as communications director.
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L.L. Bean partners with Maine startup Flowfold for a Bean boot mashup
A limited number of boots will be made with L.L. Bean’s traditional sole and a sailcloth upper produced by Flowfold.
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Top soda distributors abandon thirsty Mexico City amid cartel extortion efforts
Coca-Cola and Pepsi move out of Ciudad Altamirano, where a store owner says a drug gang has seized control of soda distribution and raised prices.
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U.S. service firms grew at slower pace in April
Multiple companies say there is a shortage of available workers, especially in the trucking and construction sectors.
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Food comes fast as robots whip up the meals at Boston restaurant
Although the new eatery’s system may be more a high-tech novelty than a machine with artificial intelligence, more such automation is likely headed for the fast-food sector in coming years.