PERU — Andy Irish, a founding member of the Professional Logging Contractors of Maine, was sworn in as president of the American Loggers Council on Sept. 24 at the group’s annual meeting in Branson, Missouri. Irish, an council delegate representing Maine for nearly two decades, became the second Maine president for the organization since it was […]
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Target to open Nov. 6 in Auburn
The retailer spent about $9.6 million to renovate the former Kmart store on Center Street.
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Maine Small Business Development Centers names Auburn native Raynor Large as 2022 State Star
The Maine Small Business Development Centers has selected Raynor Large as the 2022 State Star. The award, given annually, recognizes a member of the organization’s staff that has shown exemplary performance and a strong commitment to small business success. Large is a business adviser at the Maine Small Business Development Centers at Coastal Enterprises Inc. […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Large rail union rejects deal, renewing strike possibility
The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. airport websites knocked offline by pro-Russia hackers
The attacks followed a call by a shadowy group of pro-Russian hackers that calls itself Killnet for coordinated denial-of-service attacks on the targets.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Former Fed Chair Bernanke shares economics Nobel Prize for crisis research
By honoring Bernanke, the prize committee have taken an unusual step of adding an actual practitioner of economics policy to their pantheon.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Demand for housing, commercial space growing in Topsham, according to market analysis
A market analysis of Topsham’s commercial corridors found high prices in Portland have boosted demand for housing, offices and industrial space in the Midcoast, providing an opportunity for Topsham developers.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Swine & Stein Brewfest draws record crowds, again, to Gardiner
The annual event, which features food and live entertainment, this year added mead to its showcase of local beer and ciders.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business
Women in Small Business: Olive Pit Brewing’s Christine Cain opened the first 100% woman-owned brewery in Maine
Cain started her Lisbon business in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which created its own challenges.
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The U.S. is the world’s largest oil producer. You’ll still pay more for gas.
When supply in the market contracts slightly – as it will with OPEC Plus’s decision last week to cut production – that can affect prices in the U.S.