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August 20, 2018 Edition
Focus on Greater Bangor & Northern Maine

With its paper mill long gone, Millinocket has a new story to tell

Maureen Milliken

Ten years ago, Millinocket was the poster town for what happens when its mill closes. Now it's the poster town for what you can do about it. Meet some of the people who are working to create Millinocket's post-paper-mill economy.

  • Scared of radical change? Tips on getting out of that rut

    Arthur Fink, Arthur Fink Consulting

    Tip No. 1: Change becomes more manageable and less scary when seen in a longer-term context.

  • Opinion
    Opinion

    Adaptation goes with the territory

    Peter Van Allen

    This issue of the Bangor and Northern Maine focus looks at a region that's undergoing major changes.

  • Opinion
    Opinion

    USM arts center is not the answer

    I have been a reader of Mainebiz for several years and enjoy the publication a great deal. I have a startup business in Scarborough and commute between Manhattan for other income, to sustain this venture.

  • In Short
    In Short

    IN SHORT

    New hiresLandry/French Construction Co. in Scarborough hired Kevin Pombriant as chief estimator.

Today's Poll

How much attention is your business paying to growth opportunities outside the U.S.?
Poll Description

Maine International Trade Day is actually two days — this Thursday and Friday, May 16-17. The conference, held annually by the Maine International Trade Center, brings together businesses to celebrate and spread awareness of the importance of global trade in the state.

This year's Trade Day, “Evolution: The Future of Maine’s Heritage Industries,” will explore how new technology and new products are creating international opportunities for businesses in agriculture, forest products, seafood, shipbuilding and textiles.

The opportunities ahead — and the ones already being tapped — may surprise you. Maine's heritage industries are familiar, but they are changing things up as they expand in other countries.

Trade Day takes places at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor this year. For more information and to register, click here.

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