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Creative economy
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New nonprofit head to enhance city's creative economy
November 9, 2010Two Portland arts organizations have come together to hire a full-time executive director to strengthen the local creative economy and attract talented newcomers to the city.
November 9, 2010Decision on Oxford casino pending
November 3, 2010Voters statewide were narrowly split on a four-season resort casino in Oxford County, leaving the final decision in question this morning, while voters in Biddeford showed support for a racino in their community.
November 3, 2010Casino backers outspending foes
October 14, 2010Proponents of a four-season resort casino in Oxford County have raised $2.1 million to convince voters to approve it next month, outspending the project's opponents 10-to-1.
October 14, 2010$29M civic center renovation wins support
October 12, 2010A task force charged with guiding the future of the Cumberland County Civic Center unanimously voted last week to recommend a nearly $30 million renovation for the existing arena.
October 12, 2010Study shows Portland has a 'thinking' economy
October 5, 2010What is Portland's work force particularly good at? Thinking, it turns out.
October 5, 2010
Mavericks by design | Industrial designers find independence and opportunity by combining art with science
September 20, 2010Aside from instant widespread recognition, what do the iPod, KitchenAid stand mixer, Jeep, Fender Stratocaster, Volkswagen Beetle and Coke bottle have in common?
September 20, 2010Tank painting project seeks matching funds
September 14, 2010An effort to transform 16 oil storage tanks on Portland's harbor into works of public art has just received an anonymous donation of $100,000 -- with one major string attached.
September 14, 2010Racetrack pitches Biddeford racino
August 19, 2010Several failed attempts to open a racino in Scarborough have led Scarborough Downs to eye a move to Biddeford.
August 19, 2010Quimby scraps artist studio project
August 18, 2010Philanthropist Roxanne Quimby has scuttled her plans for an artist residency program in Portland, citing delays in the approval process and historic preservation requirements.
August 18, 2010
Civic center task force to receive study today
August 17, 2010As members of the Cumberland County Civic Center Joint Task Force anxiously await a consultant's economic analysis to guide their decision making, county and business leaders say a clear consensus is forming.
August 17, 2010Ski resort owner challenges commissioners
August 13, 2010The owner of a ski resort in Greenville has challenged county officials to take over running the facility following criticism of his management.
August 13, 2010Freeport OKs cinema TIF
August 12, 2010Freeport town councilors Tuesday approved a $200,000 tax increment financing deal to help bring a six-screen cinema to the downtown.
August 12, 2010Freeport cinema TIF request scaled back
August 10, 2010The development firm that in June pitched opening a movie theater at Freeport Village Station has downsized the amount of tax increment financing it's requesting from the town.
August 10, 2010
Outdoor market vendors push for extended season
July 29, 2010Robin Corson got a call earlier this week asking if she'd bring an extra case of Bar Harbor Jam Co.'s hot pepper jam to today's Bangor Outdoor Market, the final day of the weekly downtown event that's brought craftsmen, artisans and musicians toge
July 29, 2010
Arty party | A conversation with Mary Jo Marquis, founder of Yay for You! Artful Events & Celebrations in New Gloucester
July 26, 2010Yay for You! Artful Events & Celebrations274 Rowe Station Road Founded: January 2010Employees: 3Startup costs: $3,000
July 26, 2010Senate subcommittee approves $1M for Bangor arena
July 22, 2010U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced yesterday that an initial 2011 Senate appropriations bill has earmarked $1 million for Bangor's effort to build a new arena.
July 22, 2010
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