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It took about a year for the owner of AutoMile Motors to find property to buy on U.S. Route 1 in Saco.
Justin “Jay” Gould and a partner were looking to have the security of ownership, rather than a lease, and also wanted to expand the auto dealership. The “AutoMile” brand meant the search was limited to just that a mile-long stretch on Route 1 known for its automotive dealerships and services.
“AutoMile Motors has to exist on the auto-mile,” says Gould.
Initially the partners looked at properties in the $300,000 range, an affordable price based on what they assumed would require a 20% to 25% down payment for a bank loan, with future upgrades paid for out-of-pocket when possible.
Tap Lines: Maine breweries aim to reduce their impact on the environment
Their efforts include recycling programs, solar installations and capturing carbon dioxide.
By Catie Joyce-Bulay
Photo courtesy of Maine Beer Co.
The governor recently released “Maine Won’t Wait: A Four-Year Plan for Climate Action” outlining the steps Maine will take to fight climate change, beginning this year. Maine’s brewing industry had a voice at the table in Dan Kleban, co-owner of Maine Beer Co.
“We’re proud to live in a state that is taking the lead in terms of Climate Action,” Kleban said in an email. “It was an honor to be asked to be a small business representative for the governor’s Climate Action team because we understand the importance of having the private sector actively involved in the effort to combat climate change. By bringing together voices and perspectives from across our state, this team hopes to take actions that will work for the environment and all Mainers.�
Stay warm with a cold one at these Maine breweries
Ten breweries with the best outdoor seating areas for winter.
By Catie Joyce-Bulay
Photo courtesy of Rising Tide Brewing Co.
Enjoying a beer outside in Maine has typically been an activity reserved for the warmer months, but with breweries upgrading their outdoor seating areas during the pandemic, now winter is included.
The state has not allowed tasting rooms to reopen indoors since the start of the pandemic, but many breweries have kept their outdoor seating areas open and enhanced them with heating sources to keep you warm – some with live music stages to keep you entertained, so you won’t even notice the cold. Here, we’ve rounded up 10 breweries with the best outdoor setups. A couple are also full-service restaurants with indoor seating as well, but we’re opting for fire pits and fish shacks when we can.