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How grad students are helping Maine businesses grow, save money

by Kelley Bouchard April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A new, free clinic run by UMaine’s business school and the state’s public law school advised 17 small companies this spring. It already has a waiting list.

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Tito’s Vodka maker must pay $749K in Maine taxes and fines, court rules

by Kelley Bouchard April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Fifth Generation Inc. of Austin, Texas, failed to pay taxes on thousands of cases of vodka sold in Maine, the justices found.

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Maine businesses ramp up opposition to data privacy bill

by Kelley Bouchard March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Company owners and advocates say the legislation will hinder their ability to reach customers and grow their businesses.

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Aldi opening in Portland met with rush of superfans

by Kelley Bouchard March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

The German supermarket chain’s latest location is a former Big Lots store on Brighton Avenue.

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Trump’s selective bonuses draw favoritism complaints at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

by Kelley Bouchard February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Some civilian workers at the government-owned shipyard in Kittery recently got bonuses of up to $25,000 from the Department of Defense. Others did not, and they’re not happy about it.

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Wyman’s wants to sell some of its Maine blueberry fields. Why?

by Penelope Overton February 6, 2026March 11, 2026

The biggest wild blueberry grower in the US has listed 781 acres in the Midcoast.

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Maine couple scammed out of $1.3M sue financial adviser

by Kelley Bouchard February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

In a matter of days, Bruce and Linda MacMillan cashed out of retirement investment accounts they had built up over 15 years with R.M. Davis Inc. and transferred the money to scammers via bitcoin. The firm says it is not liable because the couple lied about their plans.