Enthusiasts say the sport in Maine is gaining momentum fast as dedicated trails open across the state and resorts offer lift service.
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Maine community colleges to expand skilled manufacturing training
A federal grant will allow 600 more students to take free courses that prepare them for skilled manufacturing and defense industry jobs.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine-based hotel chain sued for data breach affecting thousands
Maine Course Hospitality Group, a Freeport company with hotels across New England, faces a federal class-action complaint.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Has Maine’s median home sale price increased by 112% since 2018? | Fact brief
The increase in Maine’s median home sale price substantially outpaced that of the nation over the past several years.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Maine farmers want Hannaford to buy more local produce. What’s the holdup?
Scale, price and competition prevent some local growers from getting on the shelves at the state’s largest grocer.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Researchers aim to help Maine companies boost climate resiliency
Hannaford hired the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to assess flood risks at low-lying pilot stores in South Portland and Portland as sea levels rise.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Webster Street Convenience & Diner in Lewiston announces sale
The longtime owners say they are moving on, with new owners taking over soon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
At this Kennebunkport resort, laundry workers keep expectations high
Maxine Maurice is a laundry supervisor at The Nonantum Resort, a 109-room waterfront inn.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
US water systems are facing cyberattacks. Is Maine at risk?
The state has so far avoided the recent wave of infrastructure attacks.
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Auburn councilors to decide licensing issues for auto scrap yard in flood zone
The business predates city zoning that prohibits such uses on that type of land, and is operating under a special nonconforming use license.