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China trade deal could help Maine lobster industry

by Penelope Overton January 15, 2020January 16, 2020

The deal requires China to spend $32 billion over next 2 years on U.S. agricultural goods, which could include lobster.

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Freeport considers tax break for L.L. Bean headquarters expansion

by Peter McGuire January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

The retailer is requesting a $10 million tax increment financing district that could help offset its future property tax costs and fund community projects.

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CMP systems weren’t to blame for shocking bills, report says, but mismanagement led to errors

by Tux Turkel January 9, 2020January 13, 2020

The Public Utilities Commission staff found CMP mismanaged the billing system’s rollout and it made several recommendations, including a rate hike for customers.

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Feds award nearly $14 million in grants to fight homelessness in Maine

by Edward D. Murphy January 9, 2020January 10, 2020

Some of the Housing and Urban Development funds also will be used to connect residents with affordable housing programs and services.

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Study group proposes modest goals for Maine renewable energy storage

by Tux Turkel January 8, 2020January 9, 2020

Reaching 100 megawatts of storage capacity by 2025 would send an important signal to investors, it said.

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Prime Automotive names new chief executive as former CEO demands his job back

by J. Craig Anderson January 8, 2020January 9, 2020

Prime, which owns nine auto dealerships in Maine, received notices from Toyota, Volkswagen and other manufacturers objecting to the removal of former CEO David Rosenberg.