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Economic Development

  • Jobless rate dips, but future increases predicted

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 22, 2009

    Maine's unemployment rate dipped to 7.9% in April from 8.1% in March, according to figures the Maine Department of Labor released today, but the numbers don't tell the whole story.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 22, 2009
  • $18M grant to fund biomed research

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 22, 2009

    Maine's research organizations are getting an $18 million federal grant to boost biomedical research training for students and scientists.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 22, 2009
  • Developers oppose energy bill

    Mainebiz News Staff May 21, 2009

    A sweeping energy bill that would require the state to study energy corridor leases is strongly opposed by energy developers.

    Mainebiz News Staff May 21, 2009
  • Rival asphalt plant planned in Westbrook

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 20, 2009

    A Westbrook construction company has submitted a plan to build an asphalt plant in the city.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 20, 2009
  • Sears Island lawsuits to be heard separately

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 20, 2009

    A judge has said the three civil lawsuits filed against the Maine Department of Transportation concerning the Sears Island joint use plan will be heard separately, according to VillageSoup.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 20, 2009
  • Wells turns down water extraction ban

    Mainebiz News Staff May 18, 2009

    Residents in Wells have rejected a proposed ordinance that would have prevented water bottlers like Poland Spring from tapping local aquifers.

    Mainebiz News Staff May 18, 2009
  • Camden considers moratorium

    Mainebiz News Staff May 18, 2009

    Camden's Select Board will consider a retroactive moratorium on franchise development in its downtown tomorrow, spurred by permits issued for a Dunkin' Donuts.

    Mainebiz News Staff May 18, 2009
  • Striking local oil | Drilling down to create an energy-efficiency cluster would boost Maine's economy

    Christian Mcneil May 18, 2009

    “Charting the Course” is written by GrowSmart Maine, a Yarmouth nonprofit that promotes and encourages new ways of thinking about Maine’s future.

    Christian Mcneil May 18, 2009
  • Maine receives $6M to cleanup, redevelop industrial sites

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 11, 2009

    Reps. Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree have released a list of several cities and towns in Maine that will receive more than $6 million to cleanup former industrial sites and prepare them for redevelopment.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 11, 2009
  • Brunswick seeks grant for Oxford Aviation

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 8, 2009

    The town of Brunswick has received the green light to apply for a grant to help Oxford Aviation open a new location at the Brunswick Naval Air Station.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 8, 2009
  • New group seeks remarkable urban entrepreneurs

    Carol Coultas May 5, 2009

    A new business group that celebrates entrepreneurship and the future leaders of Greater Portland is soliciting nominations for outstanding entrepreneurs.

    Carol Coultas May 5, 2009
  • Poverty rate expected to rise

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 5, 2009

    Maine's poverty rate continues to remain below the national average, but researchers expect the number of people living in poverty will continue to grow, according to a report released by the University of Maine's Margaret Chase Smith Policy Cente

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 5, 2009
  • Stimulus rules | What you need to know if your construction biz goes for Recovery money

    Peter Black May 4, 2009

    The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (a.k.a. the stimulus act) could have unexpected consequences for Maine businesses.

    Peter Black May 4, 2009
  • Wind turbine parts arrive in Eastport

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 30, 2009

    After recently losing its only customer, the Port of Eastport today is welcoming a shipment of wind turbine blades that could be the first of many as the burgeoning wind energy industry gathers speed.

    The Mainebiz News Staff April 30, 2009
  • Pike takes its rally on the road

    Whit Richardson April 28, 2009

    The controversy in Westbrook over Pike Industries' plans to build an asphalt plant at its quarry on Spring Street has entered a new era.

    Whit Richardson April 28, 2009
  • Maine Street Station project nets grant

    Mainebiz News Staff April 27, 2009

    The town of Brunswick has been awarded a federal grant of more than $900,000 to fund the Maine Street Station project.

    Mainebiz News Staff April 27, 2009

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Summer in New England – or anywhere else for that matter – is an ideal time for pleasure reading, and tastes can vary widely as we recently wrote about in a seasonal feature story.

With Maine's abundance of independent bookstores, including a new vendor on wheels making the rounds in the midcoast region, we're keen to know what you're paging through.