Some businesses and destinations are on pace to set new revenue and visitor records this summer.
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Pearl Kennebunk closes amid pandemic’s ‘ripple effects’
The restaurant, owned by the same chef who introduced New Yorkers to lobster rolls, is another victim of the pandemic.
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Eat & Run: Hank’s lunch spot in Scarborough makes ‘simple’ something special
‘Just a sandwich?’ Not at the former home of Uncle Don’s Spurwink Country Kitchen.
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Sold: Augusta’s Western View golf course under contract
The public nine-hole golf course, located on state Route 3 in Augusta, was offered at auction by Keenan Auction Company after a deal to sell the property fell through earlier this year.
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Dumpling machine gets wrapped up in confusion over the two Portlands
Little Brother Chinese Food’s custom order from China was delayed by the common, and costly, Maine-Oregon mixup.
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The tables have turned and it’s a workers’ market
The causes of Maine’s labor crisis are more complicated than generous unemployment benefits. Lack of day care, fewer foreign students, fear of COVID and lifestyle changes are transforming the workplace.
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Hannaford recalls frozen shrimp from its supermarkets
Following a nationwide recall on Friday, the grocery store chain issued its own recall of the product, which could be contaminated with salmonella.
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Struggling Maine bus companies can now apply for federal grants approved 6 months ago
The $2 billion program is welcome as the industry slowly recovers from the pandemic, but some owners say it may not be enough.
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Cousins Maine Lobster owner lands another Food Network show
Sabin Lomac is the host and a judge on ‘Grill of Victory,’ a barbecue competition premiering Monday.
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Gov. Mills offers $1,500 bonus to jobless Mainers who get hired
The state will pay unemployed workers as much as $1,500 each if they take jobs in June or July, as recovering businesses struggle to hire enough help.