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Technology

  • WEX beats analysts' projections, but stock drops

    James McCarthy February 8, 2016

    WEX Inc. reported today financial results for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2015, with total revenue for the fourth quarter increasing slightly year-over-year at $212.6 million compared with $211.9 million for the same period in 2014.

    James McCarthy February 8, 2016
  • Maine lawmakers support broadband investment

    February 3, 2016

    A long overdue investment in the state's Internet access infrastructure could come in the form of $1 million diverted from the state's general fund, with an annual budgetary increase to the agency overlooking broadband access across Maine.

    February 3, 2016
  • Bar Harbor considers broadband expansion

    January 22, 2016

    Bar Harbor's town council met this week with Tilson Technology Management, a Portland-based information technology and consulting firm, to discuss options for expanding fiber-optic and broadband Internet access, the Mount Desert Islander reported.

    January 22, 2016
  • Technology-to-mill-town trend continues

    January 15, 2016

    The trend toward revitalization of Maine's traditional mill towns has received big boosts lately, as technology firms find their way to these historic areas, arrivals that tie in with city and community organization goals for economic development.

    January 15, 2016
  • Mass. IT firm plans 200 jobs in Waterville

    Laurie Schreiber January 11, 2016

    A Massachusetts IT company will bring 20 immediate jobs and an expected 200 jobs over the next four to five years to Waterville.

    Laurie Schreiber January 11, 2016
  • Time Warner Cable data breached

    January 8, 2016

    Time Warner Cable announced that as many as 320,000 customers may have had their email addresses and passwords exposed.

    January 8, 2016
  • Maine Technology Institute grants $83K to 8 companies

    January 8, 2016

    The Maine Technology Institute said Thursday it awarded $82,763 to eight companies across Maine to advance their new product and process development.

    January 8, 2016
  • New Maine tax rules favor bagels over doughnuts

    December 23, 2015

    Look for some oddities in your grocery bill starting Jan. 1, when new Maine taxes, for example, will slap a sales tax on salsa, but not on powdered dip mix.

    December 23, 2015
  • Kepware to be bought by Massachusetts firm for $100M

    December 23, 2015

    PTC (NASDAQ: PTC), an Internet of Things technology company based in Needham, Mass., announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kepware, a Portland-based software development company, for approximately $100 million.

    December 23, 2015
  • Kennebec Technologies owner sells company to employees

    Peter Van Allen December 22, 2015

    Kennebec Technologies, a precision machining company in Augusta, will be converted into an employee stock ownership plan, effective Jan. 1.

    Peter Van Allen December 22, 2015
  • Congress passes $1.8 trillion Omnibus Bill, extends New Markets Tax Credit program

    James McCarthy December 21, 2015

    Congress on Friday passed a $1.8 trillion package of spending measures and tax legislation that was quickly signed into law by President Obama.

    James McCarthy December 21, 2015
  • Maine ranks fifth nationally in quality Internet connections in schools

    December 21, 2015

    A new report places Maine fifth nationally in equipping its schools with quality Internet connections.

    December 21, 2015
  • Maine’s jobless numbers hit new low

    December 21, 2015

    Maine's unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% in November, the lowest figure since 2002, according to the state Department of Labor and the Associated Press.

    December 21, 2015
  • FAA mandates owners register drones by early next year

    December 14, 2015

    Federal regulators passed a rule Monday requiring all owners of drones to register with the Federal Aviation Administration by Feb. 19, 2016.

    December 14, 2015
  • The Alfond Foundation’s $3.9 million grant boosts new UMaine ocean engineering lab

    — By Mainebiz Staff December 14, 2015

    The grant from the foundation matches $9.98 million already raised through four grant competitions, as well as a Maine voter-approved bond.

    — By Mainebiz Staff December 14, 2015
  • Lewiston tech consulting firm aims to make safer computer networks, smarter factories

    James McCarthy December 14, 2015

    Lewiston-based consulting firm aizoOn USA recently returned from pitching its cyber-security software at a Department of Defense showcase, but it also advises companies on utilizing 3D printing for manufacturing, supply chain workflow and more.

    James McCarthy December 14, 2015

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Poll Description

In keeping with tradition, the July 4th weekend will be one of the busiest travel times of the year. Trips by car and plane are set to break new records.

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles or more from home between Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. 

The domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than 2019.

AAA's forecast covers two weekends to reflect the flow of holiday travel.