The arrival of Bon-Ton was much anticipated when it announced a couple years back but for whatever reason, what Bon-Ton was selling just never resonated with Maine shoppers. Because of that, 55 workers will now be out of a job.
According to WGME, Bon-Ton plans to close their South Portland location in the Maine Mall by the end of August...
Thanks to the keen eye of Krister R. on Twitter, Bon Ton's new "adjustment" to their large sign hanging in their storefront has been brought to everyone's attention. The store intially hung a large "We Heart Portland" sign until someone (and we don't know who exactly) informed them that the Maine Mall, and their Bon Ton store, was actually located in SOUTH Portland.
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