Following the passage of a landmark law in 2022, a bill seeks to further encourage the construction of small housing units also known as in-law suites.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Key manufacturing resource in Maine could lose all federal funding
The state’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership is one of 10 nationwide that had its funding cut, then restored temporarily by the Trump administration.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
What do Canada’s election results mean for Maine?
Prime Minister Mark Carney said in his victory speech that Canada’s relationship with America ‘is over,’ exacerbating concerns among Maine officials and businesses about the impacts a widening international divide will have on the state’s economy.
Posted inBethel, Business, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel planners say ‘no’ to Aroma Joe’s on Mayville Road
However the Board will hold a special planning board meeting on April 30 to reconsider the site plan denial.
Posted inBusiness, The Bethel Citizen
EV chargers proposed for Bethel
The five dual-port pay-to-use chargers would be installed in a Bethel Village parking lot owned by Gould Academy at the corner of Elm and High Street.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine lobstermen invited to write the rules after years of feeling ignored
A new survey aims to incorporate observations of commercial lobstermen into the data used to regulate their industry. Will it change their frustrations about being overlooked?
Posted inBusiness, Noteworthy
Northeast Bank promotes Murrant in Poland
POLAND — Northeast Bank has promoted Hunter Murrant to assistant vice president, banking center manager at the bank’s Poland location. Prior to her promotion, Murrant worked for two years as a senior relationship banker in the bank’s Portland location. “We are thrilled to promote Hunter to this well-deserved leadership role,” said Bethany Belanger, senior vice […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Most Americans haven’t tried seaweed, Maine study shows
The study, which in part explores Americans’ hesitance to try new foods, finds that leaning on seaweed as an ingredient in different snacks and making ready-to-eat dishes could sway consumers.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Oxford Hills
Area car dealers hire employees, serve customers of shuttered Paris dealership
Oxford County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram closed last month suddenly.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s clean electricity goals face unpredictable costs, availability
Beneficial electrification assumes oil and gas costs will rise, electricity will be more affordable and new generation sources will be available on a schedule aligned with target dates.