The bill, expected to appear before the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Tuesday, would require that retail sales facilities more than 20,000 square feet be valued based on current use, or, if vacant, according to their highest and best use.
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Despite proposed cuts, Pingree ‘confident’ Bath shipyard will fulfill contracts
Department of Defense recommended slashing the number of Arleigh Burke-class destroyers built for the Navy between 2021 and 2025 from 12 ships to seven.
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Parents alarmed as Topsham-area school bus routes could be cut or consolidated
MSAD 75 is looking at eliminating some bus stops and routes down shorter side roads, which has some parents worried about safety.
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Portland restaurateurs to open new steak and oyster spot downtown
From the light and airy feel of the restaurant’s interior to the classic, “tried and true” items on the menu, everything at Maine St. Steak and Oyster is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, but far from boring.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Bath re-establishes William King Square in honor of Maine’s first governor
The square comprises the land around Bath’s Customs House, on which King’s home was once located.
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Lisbon’s new economic and community development director sees town poised for great things
Brett Richardson, Lisbon’s new economic and community development director, feels he’s come to town at a very exciting time for the town.
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Amid continued growth, Brunswick airport looking for manager, hoping to attract flight technician school
In November, the airport surpassed the number of flight operations (22,847) the active-duty Naval Air Station did in 2005, the last year all the base squadrons were fully operational.
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Top Democratic lawmakers threaten to roll back BIW’s $45 million tax break
House Speaker Sara Gideon and Senate President Troy Jackson suggest BIW it is not meeting job creation and wage requirements in a 2018 law, allegations that the shipyard disputes.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn
Lewiston-based medical marijuana business seeks Lisbon manufacturing license
Crystal Spring Healing Alternatives plans to have Lisbon’s third medical marijuana store at 1 Upland Road and has applied to the town for a medical marijuana manufacturing license.
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L.L. Bean will expand its headquarters in Freeport instead of moving
Maine’s most iconic business had contemplated a move from Freeport before deciding to increase its downtown footprint.