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Biological sciences industry on the rise in Maine, new report shows

by J. Craig Anderson October 17, 2019October 18, 2019

Job growth in the sector has been 14% over the past 5 years, compared with only 4% for all industries combined, says the Bioscience Association of Maine.

Business, Maine, News

Spectrum outage cuts internet services in Portland area

by Dennis Hoey October 15, 2019October 16, 2019

The company said it was working Tuesday night to repair a damaged fiber-optic cable in Portland after thousands lost service.

Business, Maine, News

One for the books: UMaine launches 25-foot boat it built with a 3-D printer

by Edward D. Murphy October 10, 2019October 11, 2019

Watch a time-lapse video as the boat is built using a plastic-cellulose blend that officials say has the potential to boost the state’s wood products industry.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

Auburn Olympia Sports to stay open despite sale and planned store closings

by Edward D. Murphy October 9, 2019October 11, 2019

The regional sports chain was bought by JackRabbit, a retailer backed by a California private investment firm, on Tuesday.

Business, Maine, News, Uncategorized

A visual story: Two years on, CMP billing saga still confounds

by Tux Turkel October 9, 2019April 19, 2024

Here’s where things stand a few months before regulators are expected to make a final decision.

Business, Maine, News

New law and Gov. Mills’ energy goals set off solar-farm land rush

by Tux Turkel October 6, 2019December 27, 2019

Now that friendly policies are in place, developers are jockeying for access to Maine’s grid to build community solar projects.

Business, Maine

Law firms looking for dissatisfied Covetrus investors for potential class-action case

by J. Craig Anderson October 4, 2019October 7, 2019

An investor could be appointed lead plaintiff in a lawsuit claiming the Portland-based animal health technology company misled investors before it went public.