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Government & Politics

  • Mitchell, LePage top election results

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 9, 2010

    Maine voters advanced Democrat Libby Mitchell and Republican Paul LePage as candidates for governor, rejected a new tax reform law and approved at least three bonds in yesterday's election.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 9, 2010
  • Turner egg farm to pay $125K in cruelty case

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 8, 2010

    Maine Contract Farming, which operates the Quality Egg of New England farm in Turner, has agreed to pay $125,000 to settle an animal cruelty case that began last year.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 8, 2010
  • Richardson to still appear on primary ballot

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 7, 2010

    Though Democratic hopeful John Richardson withdrew from the gubernatorial race in April, his name will still appear on the ballot and votes for him in tomorrow's primary will still be considered valid, according to the secretary of state.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 7, 2010
  • Initiative to attract foreign energy investment

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 4, 2010

    Gov. John Baldacci rolled out a new foreign direct investment initiative Thursday at the Maine International Trade Center's Trade Day in Rockport to attract financial support for renewable energy, composites and advanced materials.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 4, 2010
  • Heritage Policy Center sues municipal assoc.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 3, 2010

    The Maine Heritage Policy Center, a conservative think tank in Portland, has filed a lawsuit against the Maine Municipal Association, claiming the organization improperly contributed to four political action committees.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 3, 2010
  • State revenues continue to beat expectations

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 2, 2010

    State revenues are expected to continue an upward trend, as preliminary estimates for May indicate a surplus of as much as $10 million.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 2, 2010
  • Senate defense bill includes billions for ME

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 2, 2010

    A U.S. Senate committee Friday approved a defense appropriation bill that includes more than $12 billion that would boost Maine businesses.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 2, 2010
  • Mainers' unemployment benefits to lapse

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 1, 2010

    Congress' failure to pass an extension of unemployment benefits before taking a week off will mean a lapse of payment for about 2,700 Mainers.

    The Mainebiz News Staff June 1, 2010
  • Room for improvement | State's green lodging certification program attracts more than 100 businesses

    Derek Rice May 31, 2010

    With 111 participants, Maine’s Certified Environmental Leaders in Hospitality program is building awareness of environmentally friendly practices in the hospitality sector — and savings businesses thousands of dollars in the process.

    Derek Rice May 31, 2010
  • State launches turnpike authority probe

    Mainebiz News Staff May 28, 2010

    A state oversight office has launched an investigation into the performance of the Maine Turnpike Authority, after a preliminary review raised questions over the authority's revenues.

    Mainebiz News Staff May 28, 2010
  • Casino PAC fined $1,000 for error

    Mainebiz News Staff May 28, 2010

    The state's ethics commission will fine the backers of a casino effort in Oxford County $1,000 for failing to report a $50,000 payment to the campaign's spokesman, Peter Martin.

    Mainebiz News Staff May 28, 2010
  • Andover businessman enters governor race

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 27, 2010

    Andover business owner Kevin Scott has gathered enough signatures to put his name on the November ballot as an independent candidate for governor.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 27, 2010
  • Sportsman's alliance head to step down

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 25, 2010

    Lobbyist and Sportsman's Alliance of Maine Executive Director George Smith announced yesterday he is planning to retire after 18 years as SAM's chief.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 25, 2010
  • Richardson warned of campaign complaints

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 24, 2010

    The Maine Ethics Commission warned former Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Richardson in February about problems in his fundraising operation weeks before allegations that four campaign volunteers violated Clean Election Act rules made the

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 24, 2010
  • Agencies differ on state bond ratings

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 24, 2010

    The state has received positive feedback on its credit from two rating agencies, but was still flagged by a third as needing more cash reserves.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 24, 2010
  • State to receive $17M for health care reform

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 21, 2010

    The state is due to receive $17 million in federal money as part of the new national health care reform law.

    The Mainebiz News Staff May 21, 2010

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In this post-pandemic world, people are feeling stretched thin with overbooked calendars and a never-ending list of events to attend.

In the past couple of years, new events have been added to the must-attend list, including Northeastern University's Roux Institute, which teamed up with the Maine Technology Institute for a new event series, "Breakthrough Maine."

Other upcoming business events in Portland include "Eggs & Issues: Seriously, Another Hotel?!" on Oct. 16, hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber, Maine Community Bank's 2025 LaunchPad Live Event on Oct. 21 and the "13th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit" on Oct. 28.

And don't forget the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 celebration on Nov. 6.