Thermogen seeking $30M loan for biocoal plant

Thermogen Industries One LLC has applied for a $30 million bond from the Finance Authority of Maine to build a torrefied wood — or biocoal — machine at its site in...

Madison mill signs natural gas pipeline deal

The UPM Madison paper mill, which has received natural gas by truck since last November, has signed a deal to tap into Summit Natural Gas of Maine's Kennebec Valley pipeline, now under...

Bayside project seeks special planning status

An expansive development project in Portland's Bayside neighborhood is seeking a special "master development plan" status that would allow it to submit one comprehensive plan, rather than...

Maine's GDP up slightly in 2012

Maine's manufacturing, construction and wholesale and retail trade industries led the state's modest growth in real gross domestic product of 0.5% last year, according to data from the...

Insurance, flood map changes stand to raise premiums

A perfect storm is headed for some coastal Maine properties, but it's not moving in from offshore. It's coming from Washington.

Casalinova announces Oxford hotel plans

Casalinova Development Group and GIRI Hotel Management have announced plans for an 80- to 100-room hotel directly across from the Oxford Casino.The

Summit begins natural gas pipeline construction

Summit Natural Gas of Maine has started building a $350 million natural gas pipeline, joining competing Maine Natural Gas in constructing natural gas infrastructure in the Kennebec...

SBA loans open to Lewiston fire victims

Property owners looking to rebuild after fires destroyed 10 buildings in Lewiston will be able to apply for low-interest federal loans that Mayor Robert MacDonald said will help the city...