Walgreens
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PublishedOctober 15, 2024
Walgreens to close 1,200 U.S. stores as chain attempts to steady operations
A Walgreens spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about whether any Maine stores would be included in the closures.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2024
Walgreens official says reports of Maine store closings are incorrect
A Walgreens official disputed reports Monday by a Maine television station that five Walgreens stores in the state are scheduled to close by 2027.
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PublishedJune 27, 2024
Walgreens to close ‘significant’ number of stores as profits fall
Pharmacies can be lifelines in rural or low-income areas, particularly in food deserts – areas that have limited access to healthy and affordable food.
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PublishedMay 10, 2024
‘RoboCop’ security systems pop up in Maine as concerns over retail theft rise
The flashing blue lights atop poles in some Maine parking lots are designed to deter criminals, but some question the balance of safety vs. privacy.