The state’s ongoing inventory shortage, coupled with the high demand for single-family homes, has led to a record-breaking year for home prices in Maine.
Business
Local, state and national business news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal
Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner to show locally made movie
The film, ‘a Peace of Forest,’ was made by a Maine couple in Whitefield over four years. It is the first feature-length film to be shown in Johnson Hall since 1958.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, Times Record
New Damariscotta shop offers selection of global flavors
From Coca-Cola-flavored Oreos to exotic candies, Barco Provisions has something for everyone. As co-owner Penn Way suggests, locals can eat worldwide “without leaving the state.”
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Church suing UMaine System over sale of Belfast center also files protest
The appeal process with the university system puts a temporary pause on the sale of the Hutchinson Center.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. regulators seek to break up Google’s monopoly, force Chrome sale
The Justice Department, wary of the increasing use of artificial intelligence in search results, is also asking a federal judge to push the tech giant to allow websites to shield their content from Google’s AI training.
Posted inBusiness, New England
New England states’ renewable energy push blasted as too costly by free-market advocates
Clean energy supporters and environmentalists pushed back, calling the conservative groups’ conclusions inaccurate and misleading.
Posted inBusiness
Aroma Joe’s Coffee in Waterville closed for renovations
The popular Maine chain will be closed until Dec. 9, according to a recent Facebook post.
Posted inBusiness
MaineGeneral Health honors employees at Augusta banquet
Staff celebrating 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service were recognized.
Posted inBusiness
MaineHousing in Augusta receives Outstanding Public Policy award
MaineHousing’s Qualified Allocation Plan has rewarded developers and communities that embrace smart growth principles.
Posted inBusiness
Maine Justice Foundation in Augusta inducts 2024 fellows
The foundation named Bar Fellows, Honorary Life Fellows and Patron Fellows.