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Underground economy target of task force (posted Today at 2:38pm)

It might seem ordinary: A tradesman is hired for a few days, or months, to do a specialized job and is paid as an independent contractor. But the practice not only is often illegal and results in lost tax revenue, it can also muddy the definition of employee versus independent contractor and set the worker up for potential abuse and lost benefits.
Portland firms snag FairPoint account (posted Today at 2:37pm)

Two local advertising firms are the beneficiaries of contracts with FairPoint Communications, which left a big Boston advertising firm to bring the work to Maine.
Home sales trend continues (posted Today at 10:38am)

Home sales rose in October for the fifth consecutive month, while the median sales price continued to fall.
PUC dismisses solar utility bid (posted Today at 10:37am)

Maine utility regulators have dismissed a solar company's bid to become a transmission utility.
Midcoast health org mulls merger (posted Today at 10:35am)

Pen Bay Healthcare is considering merging with Portland-based MaineHealth, the state's largest health care organization.
Maine bank owner expands holdings (posted Today at 10:34am)

People's United Bank, the Connecticut-based parent company of Maine Bank and Trust and Merrill Bank, is acquiring New York-based Financial Federal Corp.

Snowe and Collins Maine’s senators weigh in on national issues affecting business here at home READ »
Tourism season worst on record READ »
Capital crusader Tighter private lending shines a spotlight on the SBA and its new regional chief READ »
Fabric of history Rachel Desgrosseilliers awakens mill pride through Museum L-A READ »
In the Nov. 16 issue of Mainebiz Table of contents for the Nov. 16, 2009, issue of Mainebiz READ »