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Great Northern Paper Co. CEO reflects on 1st year turnaround
February 18, 2013Last month, Great Northern Paper Co. CEO Richard Cyr turned over the day-to-day running of the East Millinocket mill to Ned Dwyer, a 26-year paper industry veteran who assumes the title of president.
February 18, 2013Bottle broker banks on brewery boom
January 7, 2013The East Coast's largest imported bottle distributor has relocated its headquarters to Portland in hopes of capitalizing on the area's growing beer industry.
January 7, 2013Port strike averted; contract talks extended
December 31, 2012An East and Gulf Coast port strike that would have shut down 14 container ports from Maine to Texas has been averted, following a tentative contract agreement reached between the longshoremen’s union and shipping companies on Friday.
December 31, 2012Expansion of Auburn industrial park gets OK
November 15, 2012Auburn officials announced Wednesday that phase two of construction at the Auburn Industrial Park has received final approval from the Army Corps of Engineers and will begin in the spring.
November 15, 2012LePage touts energy opportunities in New Brunswick forum
October 26, 2012Maine and New Brunswick leaders pointed to energy as the key to moving both regions' economies forward during an international forum Thursday in the Canadian province.
October 26, 2012U.S. makes WTO complaint over N.S. subsidies
October 24, 2012U.S. trade officials have argued to the World Trade Organization that subsidies to a Canadian paper mill should end.
October 24, 2012LePage to talk business in New Brunswick
October 22, 2012Gov. Paul LePage is scheduled to meet with New Brunswick Premier David Alward on Thursday to discuss trade, business and energy opportunities.
October 22, 2012Maine Maritime Academy scores $392K federal grant
October 15, 2012Maine Maritime Academy is one of six state academies to receive a portion of $2.3 million in federal dollars for training students.
October 15, 2012
China trade mission presents new markets for Maine
October 1, 2012Participants in the state's first gubernatorial trade mission to China in mid-September are lauding the trip as an important step in establishing business relationships with one of Maine's fastest-growing export markets.
October 1, 2012Michaud wants investigation of Canadian mill deal
September 27, 2012U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud wants U.S.
September 27, 2012Canadian mill to reopen with $124.5M in aid
September 25, 2012A Nova Scotia mill will reopen this week after a $124.5 million government rescue that observers in Maine have said will create unfair challenges for Maine paper producers.
September 25, 2012China mission sparks hope for new deals, investments
September 18, 2012Members of Maine's trade mission to China returned with hope for new business deals and the possibility of attracting new foreign investment to Maine.
September 18, 2012LePage 'unhappy' with AG on Can. pharmacy ruling
September 12, 2012Gov. Paul LePage joined a small chorus of legislators Tuesday calling for a "legislative solution" that would allow a Canadian mail-order pharmacy to continue doing business in Maine.
September 12, 2012LePage trade mission heads to China
September 5, 2012Gov. LePage is scheduled to make his first overseas trip as Maine's top official this weekend with a trade mission to China.
September 5, 2012Big retailers brace for potential shipping strike
August 31, 2012Maine retailers relying on Portland-bound shipments are keeping close eye on a potential strike of dock workers that could affect container shipments to Portland and the East Coast's major ports.
August 31, 2012Think tank: Maine lost 10,000 jobs to China
August 24, 2012A study released Thursday by the Economic Policy Institute reports that between 2001 and 2011, Maine lost 10,000 jobs, or 1.52% of the state's total employment of 656,400, due to U.S.
August 24, 2012
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