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.
Industry perspectives from Mainebiz columnists
Drew Sigfridson on commercial real estate
Scott Tompkins on the construction industry
Elizabeth Banwell on Maine's nonprofit arena
Matt Jacobson on business attraction
Michael Gurau on business financing
John McDonald on the lighter side of Maine business
GrowSmart Maine on the state's public policy
news gleaned from throughout the web
OXFORD - Casino developers shop here for land (posted 2008-10-07)
LEWISTON - Merrill Lynch moves into new Business Service Center (posted 2008-10-07)
STATE - National business group endorses Collins (posted 2008-10-07)
TOPSHAM - Despite setbacks, town continues push for business park (posted 2008-10-06)
LEWISTON - City considers four-day work week to cut costs (posted 2008-10-03)
AUGUSTA - Concord begins Augusta-Boston bus service (posted 2008-09-29)
NATIONAL - WaMu collapses, JP Morgan Chase buys it out (posted 2008-09-26)
MILLINOCKET - Tough economy forces call center to switch focus (posted 2008-09-22)
FARMINGTON - Local pharmacy sells to Rite Aid (posted 2008-09-22)
THOMASTON - Steel-Pro eyes expanion here (posted 2008-09-22)
NATIONAL - Treasury to back money market mutual funds (posted 2008-09-19)
BAR HARBOR - Record cruise ship season expected (posted 2008-09-19)
PORTLAND - Group steps attack on bottled water (posted 2008-09-18)
STATE - Maine insurance commish says AIG troubles will not affect Maine (posted 2008-09-18)