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Poland Spring selects Lincoln for water source
July 27, 2018Poland Spring has signed a contract with the Lincoln Water District to buy water from the town's Bella Luna spring. Nestlé-owned Poland Spring also had explored locations in Chester, Fryeburg, Greenbush, Howland, Passadumkeag and Rumford
July 27, 2018
Ellsworth pursues new housing to meet demand fueled by Jackson Lab's expansion
Laurie Schreiber July 23, 2018Developers are working hard to keep up with booming demand for residential construction in Ellsworth, as the Jackson Laboratory's new satellite facility, with 370 employees anticipated at full capacity, increases demand in an already tight
Laurie Schreiber July 23, 2018
Food businesses trending away from single-use plastic items
Laurie Schreiber July 20, 2018Increasing numbers of Maine food businesses and lodgings are putting themselves in the forefront of national and international trends to switch out from petroleum-based items like straws, to-go containers and disposable cups and plates, to eco-
Laurie Schreiber July 20, 2018
Kittery and Freeport take different paths in era of shifting retail trends
Renee Cordes July 9, 2018Sam Ostrow is Kittery's newest business owner, after finding the perfect spot for an Italian restaurant called Festina Lente that serves rustic pasta and vegetable dishes, seats 26, and doesn't take reservations.
Renee Cordes July 9, 2018WalletHub ranks Maine at No. 31 for business startups
Staff July 3, 2018In a WalletHub assessment of the best and worst states in which to start a business, Maine came in at No. 31, sandwiched between Tennessee (No. 30) and New York (No. 32).
Staff July 3, 2018
Bait shortage puts squeeze on Maine’s lobstering fleet
July 2, 2018The prospect of a shortage of herring bait for Maine's lobster fishing fleet already is driving price increases for bait fish this summer and is fueling concern about the long-term availability of bait in future years.
July 2, 2018
AVANGRID's $2.5B plan to boost storm 'resiliency' in Maine, Northeast
Staff June 28, 2018AVANGRID Inc. (NYSE: AGR), parent company of Central Maine Power Co., announced today that its networks division is developing a comprehensive $2.5 billion plan to address the impact severe storms have on infrastructure throughout its utilities'
Staff June 28, 2018
Islands aim for energy independence
Laurie Schreiber June 25, 2018With high fuel costs and aging electrical infrastructure, many of Maine's 15 year-round islands are leveraging new technologies to ensure energy sustainable futures.
Laurie Schreiber June 25, 2018
Maine colleges continue to tackle energy sustainability
Maureen Milliken June 25, 2018In 2007, the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor became the first carbon neutral campus in the U.S. Since then, it's been full speed ahead for Maine colleges as they tackle energy sustainability and lower carbon emissions.
Maureen Milliken June 25, 2018
Isle au Haut to build solar-powered smart energy microgrid
Renee Cordes June 25, 2018Isle au Haut is moving ahead with an ambitious plan to get its electricity from a solar-powered microgrid.
Renee Cordes June 25, 2018
Sappi North America: Maine mills are key to sustainable business strategy
James McCarthy June 22, 2018Sappi North America's paper mills in Westbrook and Skowhegan are integral contributors to the company's industry-leading sustainability performance, which received a “gold recognition level” rating from the independent rating agency EcoVadis.
James McCarthy June 22, 2018
Maine Sea Grant Program lands $575K federal grant
Staff June 22, 2018National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded $574,691 to the Maine Sea Grant College Program for initiatives to advance sustainable use and environmental conservation efforts along Maine's coast led by the University of Maine.
Staff June 22, 2018
Scrap-to-compost startup fills midcoast niche
Staff June 21, 2018A Camden startup called ScrapDogs Community Compost is building a subscriber base of restaurants and households for its service of turning food waste into compost.
Staff June 21, 2018GrowSmart Maine launches Maine Smart Growth Awards
Staff June 19, 2018GrowSmart Maine is launching the Maine Smart Growth awards, which are designed to recognize the diverse elements that contribute to smart growth, and also serve as real life illustrations of the benefits it can bring.
Staff June 19, 2018
Housing coalition report: Maine is ninth priciest state for rentals
Staff June 15, 2018Maine is the country's ninth most expensive rental market, according to a report released this week b the National Low Income Housing Coalition of Washington, D.C.
Staff June 15, 2018
‘Smart City’ projects come online in Portland
Staff June 6, 2018Portland city officials reported this week on the progress in its new LED streetlight project and the implementation of several “smart city” projects that utilize innovation and technology to streamline and enhance city services.
Staff June 6, 2018
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
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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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