Maine pyrotechnics company suspended after firework shells wash ashore in Massachusetts
A Maine pyrotechnics company has been suspended for improperly disposing of shells after a fireworks show in Massachusetts, according to
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Camden battle shows how divided Mainers remain over marijuana sales
CAMDEN, Maine — Deciding how to vote on allowing recreational marijuana retailers in downtown Camden was a struggle from the
Read moreVerrill welcomes Peters to Firm’s Labor and Employment Group
PORTLAND — Verrill is pleased to welcome Erik Peters, a highly skilled employment lawyer, as Partner in the firm’s Labor
Read moreMajor Loring development could help revive Aroostook’s railroad
LIMESTONE, Maine — A plan to transfer sustainable aviation fuel from Limestone could revive freight rail transport in central Aroostook
Read moreMaine newspaper empire will sell to a nonprofit
This story will be updated. The owner of Masthead Maine, the state’s largest newspaper company and the publisher of the Portland
Read moreBelfast rallies to revive its historic Colonial Theatre
Movie-loving Belfast residents have formed a coalition to reopen the Colonial Theatre as a not-for-profit community entertainment center following the
Read moreF.L.Putnam accelerates Maine expansion with addition of Aurora Financial Group
F.L.Putnam Investment Management Company today announced its continued expansion in Maine with the addition of Aurora Financial Group, LLC (Aurora).
Read moreChristmas Tree Shops closures claim 69 Maine jobs
Sixty-nine workers in Maine will lose their jobs at Christmas Tree Shops after the discount home-goods retailer said in June
Read moreMaine’s beach towns have seen a slow start to summer
June’s heavy rainfall has affected some of Maine’s largest industries, including farming and tourism. In the tourist haven of Old Orchard
Read moreGroup wants to bring a hotel to Piscataquis County
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — With two active sports facilities in Dover-Foxcroft, the town could use a hotel. That’s why a group
Read moreMadawaska paper mill fined $67K for failure to report toxic chemical use and release
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached settlements with six New England companies for failing to report their use and
Read moreFW Webb breaks ground on $5.5M site in Presque Isle
National plumbing and heating wholesaler F.W. Webb has started groundwork for a new $5.5 million building in Presque Isle. The Bedford,
Read moreGun manufacturers have made a dramatic exodus from Maine
Between 2007 and 2021, commercial gun manufacturing in Maine plummeted 77 percent while national production shot up 250 percent, according
Read moreRice joins Murray Plumb & Murray
Murray Plumb & Murray is pleased to welcome Fulton Rice as an associate attorney at the firm. Rice’s practice focuses
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