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Technology

  • Maine joins fight against ‘tax zappers’

    April 4, 2012

    The state of Maine has joined four others in efforts to identify and prosecute retailers using a device that allows them to underreport taxable sales.

    April 4, 2012
  • MTI seed grants awarded

    April 2, 2012

    The Maine Technology Institute Board of Directors recently awarded $411,268 in new seed grants to startups around Maine.

    April 2, 2012
  • New entrepreneurs find ways to earn respect and find success despite their ages

    April 2, 2012

    Back in 2004, John and Brendan Ready had a decision to make: pay rent for an apartment, or make a $3,000 monthly lease payment for warehouse space on the Portland waterfront.

    April 2, 2012
  • Oxford Networks acquires firms, opens data center

    March 29, 2012

    Lewiston-based Oxford Networks is establishing a commercial data services center at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station through the partial acquisition of tech startup Resilient Tier V.

    March 29, 2012
  • MTI doles out $700K for business development

    March 26, 2012

    Maine Technology Institute has awarded more than $700,000 to seven companies throughout Maine through its grant, loan and capital funding programs. The companies will match the funding with $1.7 million.

    March 26, 2012
  • 2012 Business Leaders of the Year: ‘Leap of faith' paying off for digital gift card pioneer David Stone

    March 19, 2012

    When David Stone was 16 years old, he and a friend saw an opportunity to open a canteen at his high school in Worcester, Mass. After all, students had to walk a half mile or so to get to the nearest convenience store.

    March 19, 2012
  • Fluid Imaging Technologies expands in Yarmouth

    March 6, 2012

    Laboratory instrumentation manufacturer Fluid Imaging Technologies recently expanded its corporate headquarters in Yarmouth, growing its square feet by 35%.

    March 6, 2012
  • Efforts under way to revive Maine's tech community

    March 5, 2012

    It's been about six months since TechMaine, a statewide association for technology companies, disbanded, citing shrinking membership and revenues. The association ultimately filed for bankruptcy.

    March 5, 2012
  • New markets drive growth at Kennebec Technologies

    Douglas Rooks March 5, 2012

    Charles “Wick” Johnson examines some stainless steel castings in the production area at Kennebec Technologies, a 30-year-old company that has built its reputation on precision machining.

    Douglas Rooks March 5, 2012
  • Function, results and prices play into a business’ decision to invest in an app

    Matt Dodge March 5, 2012

    Any company looking to establish a strong web presence can easily find itself caught in an arms race of technology innovations.

    Matt Dodge March 5, 2012
  • Portland-area companies winners in MTI grants

    February 28, 2012

    The Maine Technology Institute Board of Directors recently awarded $411,268 in new seed grants to startups around Maine. More than $50,000 of that funding went to six companies in the Portland area.

    February 28, 2012
  • Health care messaging co. acquires Fla. firm

    February 21, 2012

    Westbrook-based Critical Alert Systems, a health care messaging services company, has acquired Intego Systems of Florida. Intego Systems develops nurse call systems and software for hospital-patient communication.

    February 21, 2012
  • Portland venture aims to change advertising paradigm

    February 20, 2012

    Two Portland-based entrepreneurs have received $400,000 in seed money for a venture they hope will change the paradigm of online and mobile advertising from a nuisance to a novelty.

    February 20, 2012
  • Portland's tight-knit network fosters the growth of tech startups

    Russell Voss Founder, Voss Consulting Group Llc February 20, 2012

    Tech startups are not synonymous with Maine, but some tech-based companies are calling Greater Portland home. While geographic location has long been the key driver for success, way of life is quickly replacing that sentiment.

    Russell Voss Founder, Voss Consulting Group Llc February 20, 2012
  • Clean tech prepares for robust year

    February 6, 2012

    The executive director of the Energy and Environmental Council of Maine expects big things for the clean technology sector this year and, at a recent University of Southern Maine forum, encouraged Maine entrepreneurs to be ready for that.

    February 6, 2012
  • Digital marketing firm nets $400,000 in seed money

    February 1, 2012

    A Portland-based digital marketing firm has raised an additional $400,000 in seed financing, led by members of the Maine Angels and investors from Silicon Valley and Florida.

    February 1, 2012

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Do you patronize farmers' markets in Maine?
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Maine has over 100 farmers' markets offering a range of local food products.

Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets reports that unseasonably cool temperatures and a rainy early summer have not only caused issues for some crops but also for local farmers' markets. Strawberries, for instance, had a bad season. Around the state, sales at farmers' markets have been down this summer.