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Rick Gowell’s opinion piece, “Small rural businesses threatened by consumer protection bill” (Jan. 10), grossly misrepresents an important bill before the Legislature that would protect Maine’s small businesses from abuse by large corporations that dominate markets. Unfairly monopolizing industries is already illegal under federal and Maine law. But monopolization can be exceedingly hard to prove, […]

The proposed legislation would make any business that is dominant in its market a target of civil lawsuits from would-be competitors.

The new 25,000 square foot store was built next to the old one on Route 202.

Also in today's Buzz: EllieAnna Gift Shop opening second location in Freeport | Reveal salon in Auburn expands | Markdowns begin at Payless Shoes

Sherman Oaks California Kitchen closes; Gowell's in Greene plans grand opening; Bedard's closes College Street store.

Request from the three associations totals $10,600, a $2,600 increase to last year's $8,000 appeal.

Request from the three associations totals $10,600, a $2,600 increase to last year's $8,000 appeal.

The grant comes from the Good Shepherd Food Bank, and will help with site work and construction of a new facility for the Litchfield Food Bank.

The grant comes from the Good Shepherd Food Bank, and will help with site work and construction of a new facility for the Litchfield Food Bank.

Common Market under new ownership The Common Market in Union is under new ownership. UNION — Mark Sprackland and Rick Gowell have purchased The Common Market in Union. The sale happened on June 29. Sprackland said he and Gowell are so grateful to former owner Gary Sukeforth and the local community for their help and support. The two have many years of experience working with grocery stores and markets. The Common Market will continue to serve the community as a market. The biggest challeng...