The previous owner of Fast Eddie’s Express Car Wash said that the buyers have plans to grow the business.
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Brunswick nonprofit receives grant to support affordable housing initiatives and community facilities in Maine, New Hampshire
The Brunswick-based Genesis Fund was awarded an $825,000 grant from the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund at the U.S. Treasury Department. The CDFI Program invests in and builds the capacity of CDFIs to serve low-income people and underserved communities lacking adequate access to affordable financial products and services. The Genesis Fund’s award provides loan […]
New England shrimp industry should not restart, experts say
A group of experts is recommending to keep New England’s shrimp fishing industry closed down because of concerns about the health of the population.
Topsham company partners with Filson to launch wool vests made from WWII blankets
Topsham-based accessories company Governor Baxter — in a collaboration with outfitter company Filson — is producing wool vests with material from recycled vintage WWII military blankets. Made from Governor Baxter’s private stock of WWII military surplus, the material is virgin wool produced in America’s mills according to 1940s specs, according to a news release. “Partnering […]
Maine home sales down again in October as prices rise
Continued low inventory in Maine’s housing market led to a nearly 11% decline in single-family home sales across the state.
Market Basket developer undeterred by competition in the southern Midcoast
A Market Basket grocery store may be coming to the Topsham Fair Mall, which is already home to a Hannaford and a Target that sells groceries.
Market Basket grocery store may be coming to Topsham
The store would be the third Market Basket in Maine, following locations in Biddeford and Westbrook.
Spike in home heating costs puts a chill over the Midcoast
Brunswick-area heating assistance organizations are bracing for high demand as winter approaches.
Maine expects nearly $2.4 billion from Biden infrastructure package
More money will help address a backlog of work on highways, bridges, water and sewer pipes, and other physical structures Mainers rely on every day.
Maine using lottery to give out new scallop licenses
Maine fishing regulators are collecting applications for the state lottery that gives out scallop harvesting licenses.