The Red Barn will stay in the Benedict family, while offering all of the same fried, tasty seafood.
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Augusta Downtown Alliance director leaving after just over one year
The organization said Jeremy Ashlock is leaving on good terms, and that it is seeking a new leader.
Sappi finishes Skowhegan mill’s $500 million paper machine overhaul
The company announced Tuesday it finished the conversion and expansion of Paper Machine No. 2 at its Somerset Mill, saying production will ramp to full volume in 2026.
Lost Kitchen reservations, ‘all bets are off’ this year
With an uncertain seasonal opening date because of the pandemic, the postcard drawing for reservations at the Freedom restaurant will “happen when it happens,” said the executive manager.
Maine grown grains a staple for 40 brews sold at Skowhegan restaurant
Maine Grains mills about 120 tons of grain used in Maine brews with more breweries turning to resources raised by local farms.
Maine lawmakers let current mining rules stand
Environmentalists are pleased the Legislature leaves in place the state’s two-decades-old regulations.
Iran official says oil contracts to be revised
The new plan being developed aims to ensure long-term cooperation with outside investors.