Today's headlines: Friday, May 9
(Updated every weekday by noon.) |
Otten launches wood pellet co.
Les Otten, the former ski resort owner, is investing $10 million to launch a wood pellet company in Maine with the ambitious goal of converting thousands of homes in the Northeast from oil to wood pellet central heating systems. [read more] |
Athletic chain sells stores
Sportshoe Center, an athletic footwear and apparel chain based in Kennebunk, plans to sell six of its 14 stores, including two in Maine. [read more] |
ME may update single payer study
Governor John Baldacci will ceremonially sign a resolution today that allows the Legislature to pursue updating a study on establishing a single payer healthcare system in Maine. [read more] |
Irving Oil gives up control of ME stores
Nearly 125 Irving Oil convenience stores in New England will be under new management this July. [read more] |
Ellsworth firm sues Mass. developer
An Ellsworth real estate company is suing a Massachusetts-based developer who brought a Lowe's home improvement store to town for breach of contract. [read more] |
