The SBA award is administered by the Maine International Trade Center to help Maine businesses boost sales overseas.
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Comcast, cable broadcasters sue to block Maine law allowing customers to choose their channels
The lawsuit argues that the state law to force cable companies to provide channels on an individual basis runs afoul of federal law.
In response to conflicting reports, CMP executive says customers’ bills are correct
The company’s top customer service executive says recent reports validate the utility’s billing practices.
Buyer plans to flip Bar Harbor mansion to benefit animal shelter and UNE
Portland philanthropist Art Girard bought East of Eden for $4.1 million at auction and plans to resell it to benefit the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland and UNE.
Blistering analysis faults CMP for poor management, system defects
A report by the Maine Office of the Public Advocate criticizes Central Maine Power for failing to fix a defective billing and metering system that resulted in thousands of inaccurate bills, and recommends hiring a third party to oversee proper testing.
Maine’s bioscience sector gathers to figure out how to bring jobs, advance health
More than 175 entrepreneurs, researchers and policymakers attend the inaugural Life Science Ventures Seminar hosted by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs in Portland.
Maine companies hailed for sustainability, social justice efforts
The 5 companies are recognized for exceptional dedication to community, social justice, worker rights, customers support and being agents of change.
Wellness Connection sues pot edibles partner, claiming breach of contract
Wellness Connection, Maine’s largest medical marijuana dispensary firm, claims that substandard equipment and processes failed to produce enough THC from its marijuana extractions.
Maine had more Airbnb summer guests, with hosts earning almost $56 million
Nearly 300,000 guests used the online service to rent rooms, apartments and homes in Maine from Memorial Day to Labor Day – almost double the number from 2 years ago.
Lobstermen’s group pulls its support for proposal to protect right whales
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association says the plan to reduce buoy lines to protect the endangered species is riddled with errors and bad science.