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Oxford chosen for casino locale (posted Yesterday at 11:57am)

The Las Vegas developer hoping to build a casino in Maine has selected the town of Oxford for its $184 million four-season facility.
Wind farm proposed for Midcoast (posted Yesterday at 11:55am)

Two companies are vying to build as many as two dozen wind turbines in Waldo and Penobscot counties.
Biddeford neighbors want to ax airport (posted Yesterday at 11:54am)

Biddeford voters on Nov. 4 will decide whether to shut down the Biddeford Municipal Airport at a cost of $3.6 million.
Oxford Aviation to create 200+ jobs (posted 10/09/08 at 3:53pm)

Oxford Aviation announced this afternoon that it plans to expand its operations into the Brunswick Naval Air Station, a move that could create 200 jobs in its first year.
Ski resorts say casino, no! (posted 10/09/08 at 12:35pm)

Maine's three biggest ski resorts have come out in opposition to the proposed casino in western Maine, arguing that a casino sullies the state's image as a place for families to enjoy nature.
Report: Beverage tax a financial burden (posted 10/09/08 at 12:34pm)

A proposed tax on beer, wine and soda to help fund the state's Dirigo Health program will pose a financial burden to Mainers, according to a study by the University of Maine.

Live and learn: A look at the Maine Apprenticeship Program Maine's flourishing apprenticeship program tries to mesh plans for further growth with a stagnant budget READ»
D.C. bound: A Maine advocate for the aging workforce steps onto the national stage Phyllis Cohn, who for five years has encouraged Maine businesses to get proactive about retaining older workers, takes a new job tackling the issue nationwide READ»
Pump power: Two Bangor-area heat pump manufacturers go head to head Their contentious lawsuit settled, two Bangor-area heat pump manufacturers race to distinguish themselves in the lucrative field of alternative heating READ»
Oct. 6 issue of Mainebiz Table of contents for the Oct. 6, 2008, issue of Mainebiz READ»