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Portland's Finance Committee will revisit a plan to increase the city's minimum wage to $20 an hour, while a vote on the controversial moratorium is scheduled for Aug. 11.

Early review of a proposal to hike the minimum wage within the city found both strong support and opposition from the public at a hearing.

A shipyard and an organization that hosts squash games will be among recipients of awards to businesses for their contributions to the Portland economy.

In a special edition celebrating its 30th anniversary, Mainebiz looks at how the state's businesses and economy have changed over the past three decades. The culinary identity of Portland is one such transformation.

Previously, the closest Sea Tow vessel was stationed in South Portland. The response time for boaters in Kennebunk waters will now be significantly faster.

J's Oyster, DiMillo's, Luke's Lobster and the Porthole collaborated with lobstermen and dealers to raise funds for the victims and their families.

As in previous years, Carnaval Maine will feature live music, Bites and Brews and food trucks, but without snowmaking for "rail jams" or the need for shuttle buses and Narrow Gauge Railroad trains to bring visitors to the action.