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Government & Politics
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Maine scrap metal company settles with EPA over pollution violations
November 13, 2024The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Grimmel Industries Inc. didn’t have the correct air emissions license for releasing certain chemicals at a Topsham scrap metal shredder.
November 13, 2024
Maine winter tourism grows despite shorter, warmer seasons
Updated: November 15, 2024Maine saw a 9.3% increase in visitors between the 2023 and 2024 winter seasons. But as global climate change warms up winters, there's concern that tourism could be hurt.
Updated: November 15, 2024
How the presidential election might affect the marketing industry
Updated: November 12, 2024Brands may increasingly adopt “Made in America” or patriotic messaging, aligning with a nationalistic tone over the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion themes of recent years, writes guest columnist Jim Hauptman, a longtime Maine ad exec.
Updated: November 12, 2024
Colby College launches laboratory training in public policy
Updated: November 11, 2024Funded with a $5 million donation from an anonymous trustee, Colby's new public Policy Lab will combine classroom study with experiential learning.
Updated: November 11, 2024
Maine issues third cannabis recall in as many months
November 8, 2024The products, sold at four stores in Bethel, Biddeford and Sanford, are being recalled due to audit testing results that showed unsafe levels of yeast and mold.
November 8, 2024
Maine voters OK'd a $30M bond for improving trails — now what?
November 7, 2024Starting in January, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands will begin a competitive grant program to provide $7.5 million per year for trail design, maintenance and construction.
November 7, 2024
Marine Patrol’s latest boat provides ‘safe and stable platform’
November 6, 2024Calvin Beal boats have long been popular with fishermen for the vessels' Downeast looks and handling. The design has also proven a safe and stable platform for patrol inspections.
November 6, 2024
Amid drama of national elections, Maine voters cast ballots with modest impact for business
November 6, 2024Three members of Maine's congressional delegation appeared headed to victory, while Maine voters approved spending for research and development.
November 6, 2024
Portland will freeze new hotel starts for 6 months as it mulls affordable housing rule
November 5, 2024A temporary moratorium is intended to give officials time to consider potential changes to the city's inclusionary zoning ordinance, which applies to hotel development.
November 5, 2024
Spectrum Healthcare spinning off division, half of which may be acquired for $16M
Updated: November 8, 2024The orthopedics practice, to be known as Clarion View Partners, would retain ownership of an ambulatory surgery center at 33 Sewall St. in Portland. A Florida management company would own half the business.
Updated: November 8, 2024
Strategies to address homelessness are underway, but there’s more to do
Updated: November 1, 2024A conference hosted by Preble Street gathered speakers who outlined strategies that might be applied in Maine.
Updated: November 1, 2024
Four offshore wind-power sites in Gulf of Maine auctioned for $22M
October 30, 2024Two high bidders won leases for federal waters totaling 327,096 acres. The sites have the potential to power 2.3 million homes using floating wind-turbine technology.
October 30, 2024
Bar Harbor voters to consider raising daily caps on cruise ship passengers
Updated: October 30, 2024“There are a few people in Bar Harbor who love cruise ships, there are a few people who hate cruise ships and there’s a whole bunch of people in the middle,” said one business owner.
Updated: October 30, 2024Bridges in 2 Maine counties to be replaced, thanks to $133M in US transportation funding
Updated: October 29, 2024The money will be used to replace six highway bridges between Bangor and Brewer, as well as six overpasses near Augusta.
Updated: October 29, 2024
Inaugural apprenticeship summit looks to promote new programs for Maine employers
Updated: October 29, 2024Most apprentices are still working with their employers after one year. In 2022, several thousand Maine apprentices were working on industry-recognized skill certification.
Updated: October 29, 2024
Maine's wild blueberry industry gets $15.6M to help address climate change
Updated: October 25, 2024The project is designed to help Maine's wild blueberry industry become more resilient to climate challenges, including rainfall and the increased risk of late-frost events.
Updated: October 25, 2024
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