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20 Maine leaders offer New Year's resolutions for 2022
Renee Cordes Updated: January 3, 2022Maine business leaders from across their state share their lofty goals for the new year.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 3, 2022
Gone but not forgotten: Remembering Mainers who died in 2021
Staff December 30, 2021Mainebiz reported the deaths of several notable Mainers during the past year, but we remember many more.
Staff December 30, 2021
Some Versant Power customers to see rate increases
Staff December 28, 2021The change in transmission rates, effective Jan. 1, will increase an average electricity bill for certain residential customers by 56 cents per month.
Staff December 28, 2021
Falmouth tree care company prunes residential business to grow utility services
Jessica Hall December 28, 2021Lucas Tree Experts has sold its lawn care and residential tree service division to a national company based in Ohio. Terms were not disclosed.
Jessica Hall December 28, 2021
3 Maine companies receive Governor's Awards for Business Excellence
Staff December 19, 2021The state has presented the awards annually since 1991 to recognize manufacturers and service companies for commitment to their communities and exemplary performance.
Staff December 19, 2021Maine receives $68.4M for water upgrades, stopping 'forever chemicals'
Staff December 16, 2021The state will use the money to improve wastewater treatment and to prevent pollution in drinking water by lead, arsenic and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances.
Staff December 16, 2021
CMP, Versant rank among the country's worst utilities for customer satisfaction
William Hall December 16, 2021In a customer satisfaction study of 145 electric utilities by J.D. Power, Central Maine Power Co. received the lowest rating, while Versant Power scored nearly as low.
William Hall December 16, 2021
Saddleback prepares to build on-mountain solar farm
Jessica Hall Updated: December 8, 2021The Rangeley ski resort, which reopened in 2020 after being shuttered for five years, plans to construct a solar energy facility covering 31 acres.
Jessica Hall Updated: December 8, 2021Maine businesses to get $25M in federal funding for solar projects
Staff December 6, 2021The money, in the form of grants and guaranteed loans, is part of $633 million the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing nationwide to reduce the impact of climate change in rural communities and states.
Staff December 6, 2021
Trades Council's new president stresses advocacy, organization
Jessica Hall December 6, 2021The Maine State Building & Construction Trades Council elected Jason Shedlock, the former executive director, after Johnny Napolitano stepped down as president after 14 years.
Jessica Hall December 6, 2021
UMPI begins installing $1.2M solar array on campus
Staff December 3, 2021After a fire three years ago in an on-campus renewable energy facility, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is building a $1.2 million solar array that will save the school $42,000 in electricity costs per year.
Staff December 3, 2021
Mills touts new initiatives, funding to help communities fight climate change
Renee Cordes Updated: December 2, 2021A year after Maine released a four-year climate action plan, Gov. Janet Mills announced nearly $25 million in funding to help communities prepare and adapt on various fronts.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 2, 2021
CMP sets new management structure in wake of critical audit report
Jessica Hall December 1, 2021CMP made moves to strengthen local Maine management ties and change its governance in the wake of a critical audit report criticizing its management structure and customer service.
Jessica Hall December 1, 2021
Community college system receives $400K from KeyBank to support solar energy jobs
Staff November 30, 2021Workers are needed in electrical positions to support the state’s aggressive renewable energy goals. Electricians are essential for key tasks, such as connecting solar panels to the electrical grid.
Staff November 30, 2021
Mills plans next steps for offshore wind development at Maine commercial ports
Renee Cordes Updated: November 29, 2021Calling offshore wind an "unprecedented economic and investment opportunity for Maine," Gov. Janet Mills has directed her administration to study options for uses of the renewable energy at several Maine ports.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 29, 2021
Fighting for equity: How Maine female entrepreneurs are beating the odds to raise capital
Renee Cordes Updated: November 29, 2021Female founders and business owners in a variety of sectors face challenges raising money in the male-dominated venture capital industry.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 29, 2021
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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