The store is expected to shut its doors in mid-September, according to the South Portland mall’s general manager.
Edward D. Murphy
Ed covers the City of Westbrook and business stories for the Portland Press Herald.
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Portland businesses feeling the pain from fitness classes held in closed street
The city agreed to close part of Cove Street to give Beacon Community Fitness space for classes, but nearby businesses are crying foul, saying they weren’t consulted or notified.
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East Millinocket buys former paper mill site
Town plans to redevelop the site of the former Great Northern Paper Company mill for industrial users.
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Homebuyers from away aren’t flocking to Maine … yet
Real estate agents have anticipated that the coronavirus might lead more out-of-state residents to relocate to Maine, but so far the numbers aren’t showing it.
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Jackson Lab to remove founder’s name from conference center
The Bar Harbor laboratory said founder C.C. Little’s name is being removed because of his ties to the long-condemned eugenics movement.
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Bond measure approval will fuel state’s goal of expanding rural broadband
Voters approved a $15 million bond last week to push high-speed internet service into more low-density areas of Maine.
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Coronavirus and papermaking woes bring tough times to Maine’s logging industry
‘This is probably the lowest point that I’ve ever seen,’ says one logging industry veteran and association president.
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Jordan’s Furniture braces for mid-pandemic opening Friday at The Maine Mall
The chain’s first store in Maine features an indoor ropes course, which is opening along with a massive showroom. But will customers materialize?
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Facing referendum, company backing CMP corridor offers discounted power to Maine
In an attempt to sway voters, previously negotiated benefits including grid enhancement for renewable energy and money for broadband access and heat pumps would arrive sooner.
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Stores appear to be complying with face mask enforcement, and shoppers aren’t making a fuss
The governor issued an order this week requiring many businesses in 7 counties and several cities to enforce the state’s mask-wearing mandate with customers.