‘We are actually in the process of expanding our facility to accommodate the amount of animals we are presented with,’ a shelter representative said.
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Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japanese goods, impacting nearly $65M in imports to Maine
The new rates for Japan, which has been one of the state’s top trade partners for years, and South Korea are scheduled to take effect on Aug. 1.
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Aroma Joe’s opens in Farmington to full line of customers
The coffee shop is located at 293 Main St. and the drive-thru entrance and exit are off Front Street, across from McDonald’s.
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New turnpike director outlines goals for Maine’s ‘economic backbone’
Andre Briere, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, said he’s committed to bolstering trust, transparency, efficiency — and service plaza food options.
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How being ‘Vacationland’ affects Maine’s population, traffic and income every summer
Nearly 8 million people visited Maine in summer 2024, bringing heaps of revenue to the state’s tourism sector but also traffic backups that often annoy locals.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State
How Maine’s U-pick farms are navigating changing needs
Farms are evolving as their customer base shifts toward families that prioritize making memories over gathering large quantities.
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Maine Turnpike courts Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A for service plaza upgrades
The turnpike’s new executive director has reopened contract negotiations with the company that runs five service plazas along the toll highway.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
OSHA fines contractor for fall at Sappi Somerset Mill in Skowhegan
The federal agency fined a Washington-based contractor, that employed the worker who was seriously injured, about $13,000, records show.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Times Record
Brunswick hobbit-inspired cafe soft opens after delays
The highly anticipated Elevenses Cafe and Bakery soft opened in Brunswick on June 11, offering a fantasy atmosphere and hobbit-themed menu items.
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Maine Commercial Real Estate Transactions: June 2025
Broker submitted sales and leases for land, industrial, office, retail and more.