Federal investigators found the store in Enfield broke five safety standards, creating tripping hazards and greater risks of employee injury in the event of a fire.
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Dollar General plans to open 975 new stores; add fresh and chilled produce to some stores
Dollar General Corp. was able to get more of its customers’ disposable income during the quarter, thanks to an increase in fresh and chilled produce in stores and a strong performance from non-food items during the holiday period.
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Wilton man accused of lighting receipt on fire in Dollar General entryway
WILTON — A local man is accused of lighting a receipt for chips and Chapstick on fire and throwing it onto the floor in the entryway at Dollar General on Route 2 on Thursday. A customer stomped out the fire and alerted the clerk, according to an affidavit filed by state fire investigator Jeremy Damren with […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: Little me this.
There’s the kids’ teachers, the mail person, the garbage person, the person who lets your cats out when you’re traveling/hospitalized/incarcerated, Peter down the hall, Peter down the hall’s kids, your favorite barista, your office secret Santa. It’s that time of year for giving lots of littles. So let’s spend a little, too. In a Bliss-first […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: Red, white and cool
There are few holidays as unabashedly simple as the Fourth of July. You don’t have to worry about the food safety implications of stuffing or not stuffing a turkey. There’s no making a list and checking it twice. No one is judging you on your costume, if you decide to wear a costume, which, hey, […]
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Kingfield may not get Dollar General store
KINGFIELD — The proposed Dollar General store scheduled for construction on Route 27 north of the village may not happen, selectmen were told Monday night. Robert Gage, senior vice president of development services for GBT Realty Corp. in Brentwood, Tenn., told the board the estimated costs to build five stores in Maine had skyrocketed, and […]
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New Gloucester Board of Appeals denies Dollar General Route 100 variance
NEW GLOUCESTER — The Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied Dollar General Corp. a variance to the zoning ordinance for its planned retail store at 1119 Lewiston Road in Upper Gloucester village. The 9,000-square-foot building would sit on a 1.4-acre lot. The corporation, represented by New Gloucester DG LLC, asked that it be allowed to have […]
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Grand Opening for Dollar General store in Lisbon
LISBON — Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 167 Lisbon St. at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, with free prizes and special deals. The first 100 adult shoppers will receive a $10 Dollar General gift card and the first 200 shoppers will receive a Dollar General tote bag, among other […]
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Lewiston Dollar General grand opening on March 7
LEWISTON — Dollar General will celebrate the grand opening of its new store at 1079 Sabattus St., starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7, with free prizes and special deals. The grand opening will help mark the major retailer’s expansion into 43 states as it simultaneously opens stores in Oregon and Rhode Island. During the […]
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Dollar General store seeks start in Wilton
WILTON — A Tennessee-based corporation is seeking a site review by the Planning Board for development of one of Maine’s first Dollar General stores. The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Town Office. A sign indicates the proposed site at 409 U.S. Route 2 across from The Big Apple. […]