Border crossings were down nearly 30% in August compared to last year. In spots like Calais and Houlton, the difference is palpable.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Sports, The Franklin Journal
New Sharon family bringing back an abandoned golf course in Chesterville
A driving range and open-air simulator are open now. A par-3 course may be next.
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Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Central Maine towns grapple with rate hikes announced by regional ambulance service
Delta Ambulance officials announced a $20 to $25 increase in per capita rates for 2026 at the China town office Wednesday morning. That number could rise, officials said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine saw nation’s second-worst rate of wage growth in first quarter of 2025
Maine’s average weekly wage increased by less than $40 — from $1,249 in the first three months of 2024 to $1,283 in the first quarter of 2025.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
New England’s shrimp industry is struggling, with fishermen catching few in 2025
‘Environmental conditions continue to be unfavorable for northern shrimp in the Gulf of Maine,’ reports one fisheries commission.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP’s new plan would increase bills — again. Mills calls that ‘unacceptable’
Though state officials say Mainers are already struggling to pay their electric bills, the utility says the distribution rate increases for hiring and resiliency upgrades would occur as some temporary charges expire, mitigating the cost to customers.
Posted inBusiness, The Bethel Citizen
Job Fair at Telstar coming in November
Connecting talent with opportunity: Bethel Area Chamber partners with FBLA students from Telstar High School for upcoming job fair.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine wedding caterer suddenly cancels contracts, leaving couples out of time and money
The Maine attorney general has fielded 17 complaints against Simply Catered by Bethany in the past two months.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How does Maine’s forest carbon credit market work?
As carbon credits gain traction, efforts are underway to help small-scale forest landowners participate.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine researchers adjust grant proposals, priorities to align with federal guidelines
“The minute the election happened, we started trying to change how we spoke about our work,” said Deborah Bronk, president and CEO of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay.