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Former Madison mill receiving equipment as timber tech firm preps for unique use
The equipment came from Germany and will be stored at Mack Point in Searsport, where it was shipped to, until mud conditions improve.
Maine business, education groups tout economic benefits of immigration reform
More than 80 companies and organizations have signed a pledge saying Maine’s economic future relies on state and federal policies that encourage immigration.
Maine transportation officials recommend moving Portland’s Downeaster station
Relocating the passenger rail station close to its former location in Portland would improve service between the city and Brunswick, they said.
New or used? Either way, price hikes squeeze US auto buyers
The viral pandemic has triggered a cascade of price hikes throughout America’s auto industry — a surge that has made both new and used vehicles unaffordable for many
Lewiston’s Bartlett Street is getting a new city athletic field
Construction transforming the former Hudson Bus site, a nearly half-million dollar project, should wrap by the end of summer.
Lisbon council approves new plan to close part of Main Street
The plan to close a 4,000-square-foot block of lower Main Street has been met with criticism from some of the businesses there who say they depend on traffic driving by their stores.
Maine Maple Sunday is coming back this spring
The annual event, which was moved to the fall last year, will be held March 27 and 28.
New business accelerator planned for Portland’s Roux Institute
International entrepreneur network Techstars will provide 10 young companies a year with funding and mentorship at the technology school.
State validates over 80,000 signatures for new CMP corridor referendum
The Secretary of State’s Office finds 80,506 valid signatures, more than enough to put the issue on the November ballot.